used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
acceptancesnounUS /ækˈseptənsɪz/
plural of “acceptance” — the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
(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 Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
in addition
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You intend to bet on him, then, Clemmons?” asked Byrd Bascomb.
bargesnounUS /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
Bascomb
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From this reading “You intend to bet on him, then, Clemmons?” asked Byrd Bascomb.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading “You intend to bet on him, then, Clemmons?” asked Byrd Bascomb.
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
ByrdnounUS /bɜːrd/
English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
From this reading “You intend to bet on him, then, Clemmons?” asked Byrd Bascomb.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
Clemmons
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From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
being one more than seven
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
eight-oared
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From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
a boy or man
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
set up or found
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You intend to bet on him, then, Clemmons?” asked Byrd Bascomb.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading “You intend to bet on him, then, Clemmons?” asked Byrd Bascomb.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
and nothing more
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
Merrill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
not any; not one
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You intend to bet on him, then, Clemmons?” asked Byrd Bascomb.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
with little or no delay
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
scullers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
sculls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
temeritynounUS /təˈmerəti/
fearless daring
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “You intend to bet on him, then, Clemmons?” asked Byrd Bascomb.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Following the swimming races came rowing and sailing matches and the fourth class pair of sculls, and four and eight barges, had the temerity to offer a challenge, open to all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Of course I do, for I know what the fellow could do in a swimming match, and he is just as good with oars.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They promptly found acceptances, in other classes, and it was found that Mark Merrill was one of a pair of scullers, and held a seat in the four and eight-oared barges, while he was also matched for an open to all in single sculls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No need of betting against Merrill in single sculls, for he is a fisherman, you know, and rowed in the surf from boyhood,” said Scott Clemmons with a sneer.
