used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RICHARD GIVES THE TUNBROOKERS A LESSON IN BOATING.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the favorite recreations of the cadets of the Tunbrook Military Institute was that of boating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
BOATINGnounUS /ˈboʊtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading RICHARD GIVES THE TUNBROOKERS A LESSON IN BOATING.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
Brockridge
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From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Among the favorite recreations of the cadets of the Tunbrook Military Institute was that of boating.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Among the favorite recreations of the cadets of the Tunbrook Military Institute was that of boating.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
brought together in one place
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading RICHARD GIVES THE TUNBROOKERS A LESSON IN BOATING.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RICHARD GIVES THE TUNBROOKERS A LESSON IN BOATING.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Among the favorite recreations of the cadets of the Tunbrook Military Institute was that of boating.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
a unit of instruction
From this reading RICHARD GIVES THE TUNBROOKERS A LESSON IN BOATING.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Among the favorite recreations of the cadets of the Tunbrook Military Institute was that of boating.
navigatorsnounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
oarsmen
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From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the favorite recreations of the cadets of the Tunbrook Military Institute was that of boating.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
proficientadjectiveUS /prɑːˈfɪʃənt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
recreations
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From this reading Among the favorite recreations of the cadets of the Tunbrook Military Institute was that of boating.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD GIVES THE TUNBROOKERS A LESSON IN BOATING.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among the favorite recreations of the cadets of the Tunbrook Military Institute was that of boating.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RICHARD GIVES THE TUNBROOKERS A LESSON IN BOATING.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the Saturday afternoon following the return from the camp, Colonel Brockridge proposed to exercise the boys in the boats.
Tunbrook
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From this reading Among the favorite recreations of the cadets of the Tunbrook Military Institute was that of boating.
TUNBROOKERS
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From this reading RICHARD GIVES THE TUNBROOKERS A LESSON IN BOATING.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the favorite recreations of the cadets of the Tunbrook Military Institute was that of boating.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The beautiful lake afforded them abundant space for sailing and rowing, and quite a number of them were proficient oarsmen and excellent navigators.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This announcement was received with hearty applause by the cadets, and they gathered round the principal to learn the order of exercises upon the lake.
