used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
beefsteaknounUS /ˈbiːfsteɪk/
a beef steak usually cooked by broiling
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
boatbuilder's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Thus unless in case of sickness, they must not take shelter in a house of any type.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
craftsnounUS /kræfts/
plural of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
one or the other of two
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
set up or found
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Thus unless in case of sickness, they must not take shelter in a house of any type.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
juicyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːsi/
full of juice
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
not any; not one
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus unless in case of sickness, they must not take shelter in a house of any type.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNS OF THE SUNNY SOUTH.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
participantnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənt/
someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
any competition
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Thus unless in case of sickness, they must not take shelter in a house of any type.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Thus unless in case of sickness, they must not take shelter in a house of any type.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS OF THE SUNNY SOUTH.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SIGNS OF THE SUNNY SOUTH.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
spiles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
SUNNYadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading SIGNS OF THE SUNNY SOUTH.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
carry out
From this reading Thus unless in case of sickness, they must not take shelter in a house of any type.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGNS OF THE SUNNY SOUTH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
a special situation
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus unless in case of sickness, they must not take shelter in a house of any type.
bound or secured closely
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Thus unless in case of sickness, they must not take shelter in a house of any type.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It had been an understood thing that, as a condition of the race, no participant must be guilty of spending a single night under any but a canvas roof.
except if; if not
From this reading Thus unless in case of sickness, they must not take shelter in a house of any type.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Consequently each night must be spent either aboard their respective motor boats, or on shore, with the canopy of heaven for a roof.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "Me for a good juicy beefsteak for supper tonight!" exclaimed Nick, after they had found a boatbuilder's establishment, in the enclosed yard of which they could spend the night, their two crafts safely tied to spiles alongside a little wharf.
