used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALL ABOUT A ROW.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ALL ABOUT A ROW.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ALL ABOUT A ROW.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
boat-house
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From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
head-quarters
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From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
Ossokosee
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From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
pretentiousadjectiveUS /priˈtenʃəs/
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
regattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading ALL ABOUT A ROW.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
staffsnounUS /stæfs/
plural of “staff” — personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
not in physical motion
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
streamersnounUS /ˈstriːmərz/
plural of “streamer” — light that streams
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The guests of the Ossokosee had the pleasure of seeing a bright, still day for the regatta.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
VictorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As for the pretentious Victors’ head-quarters, they were flaunting with streamers and bunting to an extent that must have severely taxed the treasury.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In the little wind that stirred flags swayed down in the village and from the staffs on the Ossokosee and the little boat-house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By nine o’clock the shady road leading to the lake began to echo with carriages.
