used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
BOAT-RACEverb
participate in a boat race
From this reading THE BOAT-RACE It was Saturday morning.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
chuggingverbUS /ˈtʃʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “chug” — make a dull, explosive sound
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
downstreamadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈstriːm/
away from the source or with the current
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
hottestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtəst/
superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BOAT-RACE It was Saturday morning.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
the force of workers available
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BOAT-RACE It was Saturday morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
and nothing more
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
rowboatsnounUS /ˈroʊboʊts/
plural of “rowboat” — a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE BOAT-RACE It was Saturday morning.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
skiffsnounUS /skɪfs/
plural of “skiff” — any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
make steady
From this reading It was the hottest sort of a June morning and only the steady little northerly breeze kept the heat from being intolerable to the spectators along shore.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
streakingverbUS /ˈstriːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “streak” — move quickly in a straight line
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOAT-RACE It was Saturday morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The crews had gone up the river half an hour before, the men making the trip to the starting point in comfortable launches, their shells streaking along in tow.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOAT-RACE It was Saturday morning.
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 On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
in or at the place that
From this reading Along the Ferry Hill shore, from the landing to a point half a mile further downstream where the finish flags flew, students and villagers, the former in most cases accompanied by friends or relatives, stood, sat or strolled at points of vantage.
white-sailed
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From this reading On the river white-sailed skiffs, chugging launches, gaudy canoes and more sober rowboats darted and drifted across the sunlit water.
