used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
(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 IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Ashore the highlands were black with spectators, while the driveway was crowded with vehicles of every description.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Keyport and Lumberport had been drawn upon to swell the crowds of lookers-on.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Ashore the highlands were black with spectators, while the driveway was crowded with vehicles of every description.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The railroads and steam-boats had brought crowds to the race.
CavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
Centerport
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From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Ashore the highlands were black with spectators, while the driveway was crowded with vehicles of every description.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Keyport and Lumberport had been drawn upon to swell the crowds of lookers-on.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Ashore the highlands were black with spectators, while the driveway was crowded with vehicles of every description.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Keyport and Lumberport had been drawn upon to swell the crowds of lookers-on.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading Ashore the highlands were black with spectators, while the driveway was crowded with vehicles of every description.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
fussyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌsi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
a state of high honor
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Keyport and Lumberport had been drawn upon to swell the crowds of lookers-on.
highlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading Ashore the highlands were black with spectators, while the driveway was crowded with vehicles of every description.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
Keyport
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From this reading Keyport and Lumberport had been drawn upon to swell the crowds of lookers-on.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
lookers-on
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From this reading Keyport and Lumberport had been drawn upon to swell the crowds of lookers-on.
Lumberport
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From this reading Keyport and Lumberport had been drawn upon to swell the crowds of lookers-on.
LunanounUS /ˈluːnə/
(Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
pennantsnounUS /ˈpenənts/
plural of “pennant” — the award given to the champion
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
any competition
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The railroads and steam-boats had brought crowds to the race.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
steam-boats
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From this reading The railroads and steam-boats had brought crowds to the race.
streamersnounUS /ˈstriːmərz/
plural of “streamer” — light that streams
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
the rays of the sun
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Keyport and Lumberport had been drawn upon to swell the crowds of lookers-on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Keyport and Lumberport had been drawn upon to swell the crowds of lookers-on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Keyport and Lumberport had been drawn upon to swell the crowds of lookers-on.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Ashore the highlands were black with spectators, while the driveway was crowded with vehicles of every description.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
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 two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ashore the highlands were black with spectators, while the driveway was crowded with vehicles of every description.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ashore the highlands were black with spectators, while the driveway was crowded with vehicles of every description.
which person or people
From this reading The two fussy little launches bearing the officers who managed the races puffed up and down the open water, and the big police launch kept the spectators' boats back of the line.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading THE RACE IS WON Lake Luna was a blaze of glory between Centerport and Cavern Island--the June sunshine over all and every boat along the racing course bright with pennants and streamers.
