used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
(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 SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was pliable and quite as enduring as hemp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
cause to be bored
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
creeper-fibre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading This was pliable and quite as enduring as hemp.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
gunwalenoun
wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
hempnounUS /hemp/
a plant fiber
From this reading This was pliable and quite as enduring as hemp.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
hollowedverbUS /ˈhɑːloʊd/
past form of “hollow” — remove the inner part or the core of
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
LinksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
manifestlyadverbUS /ˈmænəfestli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
pegsnounUS /peɡz/
plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
pliableadjectiveUS /ˈplaɪəbəl/
susceptible to being led or directed
From this reading This was pliable and quite as enduring as hemp.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This was pliable and quite as enduring as hemp.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
a strong line
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
row-locks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
splashingnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪŋ/
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
dependable
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was pliable and quite as enduring as hemp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The craft was more than sixteen feet long, three feet in the beam and hollowed out to a depth of about eighteen inches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The launch was not effected until after I had secured a long, stout painter to the bow, the rope being made of creeper-fibre, twisted and braided.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPORT AT THE LAKE It was not a difficult operation to bore some holes in the gunwale of my boat and to hammer in four stout pegs for row-locks, and then I put in a seat, constructed of thin bamboo strips, and all was ready.
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 Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
at the time that
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although the Links were manifestly afraid of the lake, they were intensely interested when the craft upon which we had worked so hard and long, went splashing into the water.
