used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNSATISFACTORY CONFERENCE ON THE WAVES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading His crew anticipated something more than followed the contact of the two boats.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are running into us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading His crew anticipated something more than followed the contact of the two boats.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading AN UNSATISFACTORY CONFERENCE ON THE WAVES.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading His crew anticipated something more than followed the contact of the two boats.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading His crew anticipated something more than followed the contact of the two boats.
Dasher
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From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His crew anticipated something more than followed the contact of the two boats.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His crew anticipated something more than followed the contact of the two boats.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "You are running into us.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
not one, and not any
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His crew anticipated something more than followed the contact of the two boats.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNSATISFACTORY CONFERENCE ON THE WAVES.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "You are running into us.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His crew anticipated something more than followed the contact of the two boats.
stern-sheets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNSATISFACTORY CONFERENCE ON THE WAVES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
Tinkers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His crew anticipated something more than followed the contact of the two boats.
UNSATISFACTORYadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading AN UNSATISFACTORY CONFERENCE ON THE WAVES.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You are running into us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
WashverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading AN UNSATISFACTORY CONFERENCE ON THE WAVES.
at the time that
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
Winooski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no crash when the Winooski struck the Dasher, and Dory had intended there should be none, or at least nothing more than a smart rap.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hold on, you Tinkers!" yelled Wash Barker, rising in his seat in the stern-sheets of his boat.
