adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Presently arose the cries: "They are off!
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Presently arose the cries: "They are off!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They are coming!
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Presently arose the cries: "They are off!
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
FrolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
hoardverbUS /hɔːrd/
save up as for future use
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
maneuveringverbUS /məˈnuːvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “maneuver” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Presently arose the cries: "They are off!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently arose the cries: "They are off!
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
RACEnounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
rocketingverbUS /ˈrɑːkətɪŋ/
-ing form of “rocket” — shoot up abruptly, like a rocket
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently arose the cries: "They are off!
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
water-bugs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RACE The shells had now gotten away and were maneuvering to get into a good position at their stake boats, far beyond the sight of the gay company on hoard the Frolic, which could only guess how things were progressing by the rocketing cheers all along the line of anxiously waiting spectators.
yonderadjectiveUS /ˈjɑːndər/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Along the course the launches of the committee were darting thither and yonder like water-bugs in their efforts to keep the course clear.
