used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
how long something has existed
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
Bankley
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From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
Barry
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From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
Black-fish
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From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
Donald
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From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
set up or found
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
Gordon
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From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
LedgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
LustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
MeadenounUS /miːd/
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
OLDESTadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
and nothing more
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
in the near future
From this reading Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
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 Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
Tommy
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From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
except if; if not
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Lusty strokes soon carried them away from the landing out into the sparkling waters of the river.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Black-fish bite well only on the flood tide, and the row to Black Ledge, situated at the mouth of the broad river, near the entrance to the spacious harbor, was a distance of at least four miles.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
at the time that
From this reading "THE OLDEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE" When Dick ran down the wharf the next morning he found Gordon and several other boys there already.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In order to better their time Dick and Gordon invited Donald Barry and Robert Meade, two boys of their own age, to join them and help man the oars, while Tommy Turner, a freshman at Bankley, was impressed as coxswain of the crew.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was later than he had intended; unless an early start was made their sport would be spoiled.
