used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "They never get up till eight, and by that time we shall be halfway across."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
bargeenoun
someone who operates a barge
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They never get up till eight, and by that time we shall be halfway across."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
BowlernounUS /ˈboʊlər/
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Not much chance of that," replied Gayford.
coastguard's
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From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
coastguards
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From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
being one more than seven
From this reading "They never get up till eight, and by that time we shall be halfway across."
Eliza
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From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
Gayford
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From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading "They never get up till eight, and by that time we shall be halfway across."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
and nothing more
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
middling-sized
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From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Not much chance of that," replied Gayford.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "They never get up till eight, and by that time we shall be halfway across."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not much chance of that," replied Gayford.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
sea-going
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From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "They never get up till eight, and by that time we shall be halfway across."
transport commercially
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
in the near future
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They never get up till eight, and by that time we shall be halfway across."
up to a particular time
From this reading "They never get up till eight, and by that time we shall be halfway across."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "They never get up till eight, and by that time we shall be halfway across."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "They never get up till eight, and by that time we shall be halfway across."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
voyagersnounUS /ˈvɔɪɪdʒərz/
plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
we'd
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From this reading "As soon as we get out," said he, "we'd better lie down on the floor, in case the coastguards see us."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The "Eliza"--that was the name of the coastguard's boat on which our heroes had embarked--was a middling-sized sea-going rowing boat, which, if it was just big enough by a little judicious packing to hold the seven voyagers, could certainly not have accommodated more.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Gayford, with the dexterity of an experienced bargee, shoved the boat along out of the creek, Bowler took upon himself the care of trimming the "ship," and stowing away all the baggage.
