used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
anew
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
close-hauledadjective
having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
recognizable; marked
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
double-reefed
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From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
set up or found
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
immediately past
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
mainsailnoun
the lowermost sail on the mainmast
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
engage in
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
not any; not one
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
reefsnounUS /riːfs/
plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading I supposed he was working up his good resolutions.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
required or under orders
From this reading I supposed he was working up his good resolutions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I decided to make a sheltered cove, and turn out the last reef I had put in, satisfied that I could keep close enough under this sail to avoid the savage sea in the middle of the lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I supposed he was working up his good resolutions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
Waddie
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From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Waddie was reclining upon one of the berths, as comfortable as though he had been in his father’s house, while I was again shivering with the cold and wet to the skin.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I had anticipated, I found comparatively smooth water under the lee of the west shore; but, with two reefs in the mainsail, I found it impossible to lie close enough to the wind to avoid running out into the heavy sea.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I supposed he was working up his good resolutions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even as close-hauled as she could be under the double-reefed mainsail, the _Belle_ flew on her course; but under this short sail she did not labor so heavily as before, and I had no fear but that she would make tolerably good weather of it.
