used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On the sea is a boat, floating along as quietly and as gently as on a river.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sword and the Trowel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On the sea is a boat, floating along as quietly and as gently as on a river.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what is that in the far distance?
make calm or still
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But what is that in the far distance?
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But what is that in the far distance?
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading On the sea is a boat, floating along as quietly and as gently as on a river.
in a gradual manner
From this reading On the sea is a boat, floating along as quietly and as gently as on a river.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the sea is a boat, floating along as quietly and as gently as on a river.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
with low volume
From this reading On the sea is a boat, floating along as quietly and as gently as on a river.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the sea is a boat, floating along as quietly and as gently as on a river.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The Sword and the Trowel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But what is that in the far distance?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sword and the Trowel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
TrowelnounUS /ˈtraʊwel/
a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
From this reading The Sword and the Trowel.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The sea is calm and quiet, blue as the sky above it, not a wave, not a ripple is to be seen; it is smooth as polished silver, shining like a mirror, and peaceful as the still lake amongst the mountains.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what is that in the far distance?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The man in the boat is having an easy time, as he rows out to sea, almost without an effort.
