used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
adjoined
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From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Many people came out in boats.
cause to be bored
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Many people came out in boats.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
brought together in one place
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
Len
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From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
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 owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many people came out in boats.
MATCHESnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading WHO WON THE SWIMMING MATCHES?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Many people came out in boats.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Many people came out in boats.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
Spencer'snounUS /ˈspensərz/
possessive form of “spencer” — English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
SWIMMINGnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading WHO WON THE SWIMMING MATCHES?
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHO WON THE SWIMMING MATCHES?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thanks to Len Spencer's interest in schoolboy athletics, there was a goodly crowd gathered at the river bank the next afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were at least a dozen launches, including the one that bore Len Spencer, who had been chosen to conduct the races.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
which person or people
From this reading WHO WON THE SWIMMING MATCHES?
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading WHO WON THE SWIMMING MATCHES?
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading The owner of a two room boathouse which adjoined a long wharf had yielded to Spencer's request for a loan of this property.
