used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
bargesnounUS /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He was decidedly in favor of pursuing the marauders in the Goldwing.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
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 Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
promote over another
From this reading He was decidedly in favor of pursuing the marauders in the Goldwing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
GOLDWING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE GOLDWING.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was decidedly in favor of pursuing the marauders in the Goldwing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE GOLDWING.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
Jepson
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From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
maraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading He was decidedly in favor of pursuing the marauders in the Goldwing.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was decidedly in favor of pursuing the marauders in the Goldwing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading He was decidedly in favor of pursuing the marauders in the Goldwing.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE GOLDWING.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
SylphnounUS /sɪlf/
a slender graceful young woman
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
carry out
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE GOLDWING.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the smashing breeze on the lake she would sail nearly as fast as the steamer, and he could have her under way in five minutes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was easier to decide that something should be done than it was to determine what to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Jepson suggested the Sylph, but it would take some time to get up steam, and Dory thought she would not be the most convenient craft in a conflict with the barges.
