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From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
Altons
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From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
Creston
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From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
equalizeverbUS /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/
compensate; make the score equal
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading "That's his mascot," laughed Jack.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "That's his mascot," laughed Jack.
lumpyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌmpi/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
mascotnounUS /ˈmæskət/
a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure
From this reading "That's his mascot," laughed Jack.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
RACEnounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
straight-away
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
That's
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From this reading "That's his mascot," laughed Jack.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The course, as agreed upon, was a straight-away three miles over a clear stretch of the river from off the Creston landing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading So the race was put off from time to time in the hope that the wind would die down so as to equalize the chances, and it was not until late in the afternoon that the committee decided to have it rowed, although the wind was still blowing and the water rough.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE RACE The race had been set for 9 o'clock in the morning, but, with the sun, there had come up a strong breeze from the west that had stirred up the water into such a lumpy condition that any kind of time would be impossible, and the advantage would be all on the side of the Altons.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What have you got there?" asked Dick, as Rand pulled a coin from his pocket and began rubbing it up on his sleeve.
