used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
anew
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Frank learned several things while the sails were being hoisted.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
centreboardnoun
a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
being joined in close association
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank learned several things while the sails were being hoisted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
halyardnoun
a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Frank learned several things while the sails were being hoisted.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Frank learned several things while the sails were being hoisted.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
a strong line
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
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 Frank learned several things while the sails were being hoisted.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Frank learned several things while the sails were being hoisted.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He discovered that a sheet is, oddly enough, not an expanse of canvas, but another rope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank learned several things while the sails were being hoisted.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Frank learned several things while the sails were being hoisted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank learned several things while the sails were being hoisted.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He impressed carefully on his mind the part of the boat in which he might, under favourable circumstances, expect to find the centreboard tackle.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Frank learned several things while the sails were being hoisted.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind, which had dropped completely at low water, sprang up again, this time from the west, with the rising tide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word halyard became familiar to him and connected itself definitely with certain ropes.
