used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
bowspritnoun
a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
galvanizedverbUS /ˈɡælvənaɪzd/
past form of “galvanize” — to stimulate to action
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
coated with paint
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
a full supply
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
SIDE-WHEELERnoun
a paddle steamer having a paddle wheel on each side
From this reading THE SIDE-WHEELER.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
stripenounUS /straɪp/
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
the upper part of anything
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
under normal conditions
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lower third is frequently painted green, however, which adds considerably to its nautical appearance.
a Caucasian
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
windmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading The windmill should be a bright red, and the entire vessel should have plenty of time to dry before being placed in its final position.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The flags are of red and blue flannel, the stays of copper or galvanized wire, and the bowsprit a small stick, cut from a tough bit of wood.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading This propeller may be painted to suit the fancy, but usually is black, with a narrow yellow or white stripe near the top.
