used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our search for a second-hand houseboat was not very productive.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our search for a second-hand houseboat was not very productive.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
the act of giving
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
hindsightnounUS /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/
understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading Our search for a second-hand houseboat was not very productive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
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 It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
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 In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
as might be expected
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our search for a second-hand houseboat was not very productive.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our search for a second-hand houseboat was not very productive.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading Our search for a second-hand houseboat was not very productive.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Our search for a second-hand houseboat was not very productive.
second-hand
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From this reading Our search for a second-hand houseboat was not very productive.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
precisely as stated
From this reading Our search for a second-hand houseboat was not very productive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our search for a second-hand houseboat was not very productive.
watersoaked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the old Jackson Park boat, that after long service had finally become so completely watersoaked that she sank at her moorings; but this we learned later.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading In fact, as in many instances, our foresight was far inferior to our hindsight--and that is why we are giving our experiences exactly as they occurred, so that readers may avoid our mistakes.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading At Chicago the choice lay between three, and of these we naturally chose the worst.
