aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GAELO AND SHIGNE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
Audoin
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From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
confined by bonds
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
Eidiol
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From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
forcefuladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsfəl/
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
GAELO
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From this reading GAELO AND SHIGNE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
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 Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
maneuvernounUS /məˈnuːvər/
a military training exercise
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
maritimeadjectiveUS /ˈmerətaɪm/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
and nothing more
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
and nothing more
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
poopsnounUS /puːps/
plural of “poop” — obscene terms for feces
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
prowsnounUS /praʊz/
plural of “prow” — front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading They resembled sea-serpents.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
rudders
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From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
sea-serpents
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From this reading They resembled sea-serpents.
SeinenounUS /seɪn/
a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
SHIGNE
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From this reading GAELO AND SHIGNE.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
St
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From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — 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 Both these craft were of unusual shape--they were narrow, about thirty feet long, and rose only slightly above the water's line.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
at the time that
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the very day when Master Eidiol, bound for the small port of St. Audoin, descended the Seine on board his trading vessel, two other craft, proceeding from the opposite direction, were ascending the river with forceful strokes of oars.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Their prows, shaped like their poops, enabled them to advance or retreat without the necessity of turning about, but by merely placing the rudders forward or aft, according as the maritime maneuver demanded.
