used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
at or in the front
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
(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 In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
Dory's
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From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
Goldwing
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From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
GOLDWING'S
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From this reading THE GOLDWING'S TRIP TO PLATTSBURG.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
how
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From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
a unit of instruction
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
used to form the superlative
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
PLATTSBURG
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From this reading THE GOLDWING'S TRIP TO PLATTSBURG.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
do one's shopping
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
not in physical motion
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLDWING'S TRIP TO PLATTSBURG.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GOLDWING'S TRIP TO PLATTSBURG.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE GOLDWING'S TRIP TO PLATTSBURG.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the following week, Dory's class in the Goldwing made trips in the boat after the close of the labors in the shop.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading One of the members took charge of the sloop in each of these trips, and the lesson was still "Beating to windward."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In this way, all of them learned how to work a boat to windward; and it was the most difficult lesson for them to learn, for it required a great deal of judgment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One student would steer so close to the wind that the boat was cramped, and could not get ahead; while another let her get so far off the wind, that she failed to accomplish what she was competent to do.
