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From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading There was no accident--the timbers separated from decay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
awaked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading BUILDING THE BOAT.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading BUILDING THE BOAT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading There was no accident--the timbers separated from decay.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
a social unit living together
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no accident--the timbers separated from decay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no accident--the timbers separated from decay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
with low volume
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
cut with a saw
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
scownounUS /skaʊ/
any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading There was no accident--the timbers separated from decay.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading We awoke the family and hastily removed the articles in the outer end of the boat to the end resting on shore, and summoned the boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUILDING THE BOAT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no accident--the timbers separated from decay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading There was no accident--the timbers separated from decay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
under normal conditions
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
precisely as stated
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
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 We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading November 1, 1903.--We had settled that the scow was not strong enough for the river voyage, and she kindly confirmed this view by quietly sinking as she was moored in the creek.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We were awaked by the sound of water running as if poured from a very large pitcher; jumped up, ran to the stern of the boat, and saw that the rudder, which was usually six inches above water, was then below it.
