used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Discover pearl-oysters, and invent a great improvement to my boat.
having companions or an escort
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Discover pearl-oysters, and invent a great improvement to my boat.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a beautiful day, and one just suited for my purpose.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
breakwaternounUS /ˈbreɪkwɔːtər/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Discover pearl-oysters, and invent a great improvement to my boat.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
ExploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a beautiful day, and one just suited for my purpose.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Discover pearl-oysters, and invent a great improvement to my boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Discover pearl-oysters, and invent a great improvement to my boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Discover pearl-oysters, and invent a great improvement to my boat.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful day, and one just suited for my purpose.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a beautiful day, and one just suited for my purpose.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
engage in
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a beautiful day, and one just suited for my purpose.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
pearl-oysters
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From this reading Discover pearl-oysters, and invent a great improvement to my boat.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was a beautiful day, and one just suited for my purpose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
Stillwater
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It was a beautiful day, and one just suited for my purpose.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Discover pearl-oysters, and invent a great improvement to my boat.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I arose early the next day, and started in my canoe, accompanied by my two goats, to the mouth of Stillwater Cove.
undertownounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊ/
an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a beautiful day, and one just suited for my purpose.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had made up my mind to make my way out of the cove into the open ocean, and along the coast line of the breakwater, taking care, if possible, not to get too near in, so as to be troubled with the undertow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Explore the bottom of the ocean in the vicinity of the island with my submarine boat.
