used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
AristanounUS /ərˈɪstə/
bristlelike process near the tip of the antenna of certain flies
From this reading Reclining beneath it were Chandra, Kamuka, and Mike Arista.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Reclining beneath it were Chandra, Kamuka, and Mike Arista.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
BiffnounUS /bɪf/
(boxing) a blow with the fist
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
cause to be bored
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
Brewster
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From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
Chandra
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From this reading Reclining beneath it were Chandra, Kamuka, and Mike Arista.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
DazenounUS /deɪz/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
gondolasnounUS /ˈɡɑːndələz/
plural of “gondola” — a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
HimalayanadjectiveUS /ˌhɪməˈleɪən/
of or relating to the Himalayas
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “So this is Srinagar!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
Jhelum
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From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
Kamuka
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From this reading Reclining beneath it were Chandra, Kamuka, and Mike Arista.
Kashmir's
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From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Reclining beneath it were Chandra, Kamuka, and Mike Arista.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
oarsmen
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From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
paddlers
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From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
rakishadjectiveUS /ˈreɪkɪʃ/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
RecliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Reclining beneath it were Chandra, Kamuka, and Mike Arista.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
shikara
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From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So this is Srinagar!”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
Srinagar
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From this reading “So this is Srinagar!”
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “So this is Srinagar!”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
turbanedadjective
wearing a turban
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Biff Brewster spoke from the bow of a narrow, rakish craft known as a _shikara_, as two turbaned oarsmen propelled it along the River Jhelum through the heart of Kashmir’s capital city.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
in or at the place that
From this reading Between Biff and the stern, where both paddlers were seated, was a large canopy mounted on ornamental poles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The front of the canopy bore the boat’s name, _Happy Daze_, for these gondolas of the Himalayan Venice were particularly popular with American visitors.
