used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The last mile was always the hardest fought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
from appearances alone
From this reading Both crews were apparently in good condition and rowing in splendid form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the boats began to enter the last quarter of this mile, the excitement rose to the highest pitch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the boats began to enter the last quarter of this mile, the excitement rose to the highest pitch.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As the boats began to enter the last quarter of this mile, the excitement rose to the highest pitch.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both crews were apparently in good condition and rowing in splendid form.
Brainerd
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From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
Burrton
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From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Both crews were apparently in good condition and rowing in splendid form.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
to come or go into
From this reading As the boats began to enter the last quarter of this mile, the excitement rose to the highest pitch.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading As the boats began to enter the last quarter of this mile, the excitement rose to the highest pitch.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Both crews were apparently in good condition and rowing in splendid form.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The last mile was always the hardest fought.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Both crews were apparently in good condition and rowing in splendid form.
grandstandnounUS /ˈɡrændstænd/
the audience at a stadium or racetrack
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The last mile was always the hardest fought.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As the boats began to enter the last quarter of this mile, the excitement rose to the highest pitch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both crews were apparently in good condition and rowing in splendid form.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
immediately past
From this reading The last mile was always the hardest fought.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading As the boats began to enter the last quarter of this mile, the excitement rose to the highest pitch.
one of four equal parts
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
any competition
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As the boats began to enter the last quarter of this mile, the excitement rose to the highest pitch.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading Both crews were apparently in good condition and rowing in splendid form.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Both crews were apparently in good condition and rowing in splendid form.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the boats began to enter the last quarter of this mile, the excitement rose to the highest pitch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the boats began to enter the last quarter of this mile, the excitement rose to the highest pitch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By a system of flag signals, the spectators on the grandstand at the end of the course were informed of the relative situation of the two crews at every quarter mile.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN the gun marked the second mile of the race there was not a quarter of a boat's length distance between Burrton and Brainerd, but Burrton was leading.
