used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAILBOAT IN THE TROUGH OF THE SEA.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Gildrock and the Winooski had followed her, and were now about an eighth of a mile astern of her.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
(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 Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading The Gildrock and the Winooski had followed her, and were now about an eighth of a mile astern of her.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
for the reason that
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
Dornwood
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From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
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 Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Gildrock and the Winooski had followed her, and were now about an eighth of a mile astern of her.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
Gildrock
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From this reading The Gildrock and the Winooski had followed her, and were now about an eighth of a mile astern of her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
half-way
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From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Gildrock and the Winooski had followed her, and were now about an eighth of a mile astern of her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SAILBOAT IN THE TROUGH OF THE SEA.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Gildrock and the Winooski had followed her, and were now about an eighth of a mile astern of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SAILBOAT IN THE TROUGH OF THE SEA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
SAILBOATnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊt/
a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading A SAILBOAT IN THE TROUGH OF THE SEA.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A SAILBOAT IN THE TROUGH OF THE SEA.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SAILBOAT IN THE TROUGH OF THE SEA.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
up to a particular time
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The barge was then headed to the southwest, and had a quiet time of it till she reached Sandy Point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
TROUGHnounUS /trɔːf/
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading A SAILBOAT IN THE TROUGH OF THE SEA.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
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 When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
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 When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Gildrock and the Winooski had followed her, and were now about an eighth of a mile astern of her.
at the time that
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
Winooski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Gildrock and the Winooski had followed her, and were now about an eighth of a mile astern of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dory Dornwood was very popular with all the students, not because he was the nephew of the principal, but on account of his fairness, his pluck, and his good judgment.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When the Marian was half-way across the lake, the waves began to diminish in force; and within an eighth of a mile of the high shore the water was comparatively smooth.
