used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a good start.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading The two canoes glided forward abreast.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The two canoes glided forward abreast.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading A group of scouts upon it cheered themselves hoarse.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
dislodgedverbUS /dɪˈslɑːdʒd/
past form of “dislodge” — remove or force out from a position
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
divisible by two
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The two canoes glided forward abreast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The two canoes glided forward abreast.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a good start.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group of scouts upon it cheered themselves hoarse.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading A group of scouts upon it cheered themselves hoarse.
Hop-toad
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From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
located inward
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a good start.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
Pee-wee's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
rowboatsnounUS /ˈroʊboʊts/
plural of “rowboat” — a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A group of scouts upon it cheered themselves hoarse.
transport commercially
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a good start.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two canoes glided forward abreast.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A group of scouts upon it cheered themselves hoarse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two canoes glided forward abreast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A group of scouts upon it cheered themselves hoarse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a good start.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A chorus of cheers went up from the crowd near the float and was taken up by the groups which dotted the shore for the distance of half way round the lake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The inner side of the course was lined with canoes and rowboats, and even Pee-wee’s ship, the _Hop-toad_, had been dislodged and floated to the cord line and anchored.
