used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
Alley'snounUS /ˈæliz/
possessive form of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
a youthful male person
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
BuoyverbUS /ˈbuːi/
float on the surface of water
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
GallowaynounUS /ˈɡæloʊweɪ/
a district in southwestern Scotland
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
helmsmannounUS /ˈhelmzmæn/
the person who steers a ship
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
Jawn
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From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
jibverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
Keuka
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From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
the middle of the day
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
any competition
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
Sago-ye-wat-ha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
spinnakernoun
a large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
Wheelen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard was mustered in as the other “stay tender,” and the Wheelen boy volunteered for jib and spinnaker.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the morning the crew tried out their various “tricks” and at noon dropped anchor before Alley’s Inn, which since the days of the old Keuka Yacht Club had been the starting point of the Lake races.
WillownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading The distance was approximately twelve miles, three times around a triangular course, beginning at Alley’s Inn, thence across the Lake to Willow Grove and up to the North Buoy and back.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE RACE BY the day of the first boat race Professor Jawn Galloway had become a perfect tender of “stays,” and an enthusiastic champion of _Sago-ye-wat-ha_ against the world.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading There was no questioning, of course, of Walter’s position; the captain is always the helmsman and in complete charge of the yacht.
