used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
a special loved one
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
an opposing military force
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
at any time
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
famouslyadverbUS /ˈfeɪməsli/
in a manner or to an extent that is well known
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
gushverbUS /ɡʌʃ/
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Next to it is a race.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
and nothing more
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next to it is a race.
Nol
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From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
Pigot
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From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
any competition
From this reading Next to it is a race.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next to it is a race.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we had both combined, for we wanted to catch the enemy and to beat the Lady Parker.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There is nothing so exciting as a chase, whether on shore or afloat.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading The breeze freshened, but the Pigot looked up to her canvas famously; and sweeter to our ears than any music just then was the loud gush of the yielding waters as they were parted by the sharp bows of my little craft.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are a darling now!" cried old Nol, as he looked up at the canvas, ever and anon, to see that each sail drew its best.
