used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
Addie's
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From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Pamela watched, sleepily, as the boat made for the white yawl.
the act of breaking something
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
buoyverbUS /ˈbuːi/
float on the surface of water
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
dinghynounUS /ˈdɪŋi/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
one or the other of two
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
flopverbUS /flɑːp/
fall loosely
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pamela watched, sleepily, as the boat made for the white yawl.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
in a gradual manner
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
Hughie
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From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Pamela watched, sleepily, as the boat made for the white yawl.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
not any; not one
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
Pam
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From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
Pamela
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From this reading Pamela watched, sleepily, as the boat made for the white yawl.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
ripplesnounUS /ˈrɪpəlz/
plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading Pamela watched, sleepily, as the boat made for the white yawl.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Like a shot," declared Adrian, as he pushed against the rocky landing platform, and drove the dinghy dancing over the breaking ripples.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Even as she drifted, silent as a shadow, the far faint rumble of summer thunder murmured from inland, and Pam said "thought so" contentedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After that she shut her eyes and reviewed a succession of plans; something ought to be done now she had a day to herself, or an afternoon at any rate, no one to ask inconvenient questions either, for Hughie being in the secret required but a hint.
in the direction of
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
precisely as stated
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Pamela watched, sleepily, as the boat made for the white yawl.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
at the time that
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
a Caucasian
From this reading Pamela watched, sleepily, as the boat made for the white yawl.
wholeheartedlyadverbUS /ˈhoʊlhɑːrtɪdli/
without reserve; without reservation
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
yawlnoun
a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
From this reading Pamela watched, sleepily, as the boat made for the white yawl.
but in spite of that
From this reading She rejoiced that she had remained on land, when the sails went up under Addie’s strenuous hauling, yet admired wholeheartedly as the flop of the moorings’ buoy set free the yacht, and, leaning over very gently, she drifted broadside on towards Bell Ridge--the northern headland.
