used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading In turn the girls had adopted various more or less classical nomenclature.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The _Corbelbes_ was the latest name of the motor boat which had been variously christened at times.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
Bess
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From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
Chelton
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From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading The _Corbelbes_ was the latest name of the motor boat which had been variously christened at times.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading In turn the girls had adopted various more or less classical nomenclature.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
Corbelbes
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From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In turn the girls had adopted various more or less classical nomenclature.
glinted
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From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _Corbelbes_ was the latest name of the motor boat which had been variously christened at times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
javelins
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From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
jointlyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪntli/
in collaboration or cooperation
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The _Corbelbes_ was the latest name of the motor boat which had been variously christened at times.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In turn the girls had adopted various more or less classical nomenclature.
the literary culture
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In turn the girls had adopted various more or less classical nomenclature.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
namingnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
nomenclaturenounUS /ˈnoʊmənkleɪtʃər/
a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
From this reading In turn the girls had adopted various more or less classical nomenclature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In turn the girls had adopted various more or less classical nomenclature.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The _Corbelbes_ was the latest name of the motor boat which had been variously christened at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In turn the girls had adopted various more or less classical nomenclature.
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading The _Corbelbes_ was the latest name of the motor boat which had been variously christened at times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Corbelbes_ was the latest name of the motor boat which had been variously christened at times.
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 The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
plural of “wave” — 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 sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _Corbelbes_ was the latest name of the motor boat which had been variously christened at times.
a Caucasian
From this reading The sun glinted on the water, it reflected from the polished brass rail and the white forward deck of the craft, it sparkled from the brass letters of the name—_Corbelbes_, and danced in javelins of light on the little waves.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The craft was owned jointly by Cora, Belle and Bess, and in accordance with their agreement they had in turn the privilege of naming it, such name to be used during a whole season.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Out into the sunlit Chelton river swung the smart motor boat with Cora at the wheel.
