1880
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From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
diver'snounUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
possessive form of “diver” — someone who works underwater
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
gogglesnounUS /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
good-heartedadjective
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
not accessible to view
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
loose-fittingadjective
not fitting closely; hanging loosely
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
Okechobee
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From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
sailboatnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊt/
a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
smooth-shavenadjectiveUS /ˌsmuːθˈʃeɪvən/
closely shaved recently
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
precisely as stated
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His eyes were hidden by a pair of blue goggles of extraordinary proportions, which made the man look as though he had donned a diver’s helmet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The boat had but two occupants, and these were so different in appearance that a little description of them will not be out of order.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The elder of the two was attired in a very loose-fitting suit of blue flannel, and wore a Panama hat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading One fine October afternoon, in the year 1880, a sailboat might have been seen gliding serenely over the waters of Lake Okechobee, in the southern part of Florida.
a late time of life
From this reading He was probably fifty years of age, and one look at his round, smooth-shaven face would have told the casual observer that he was a good-hearted individual.
