used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'm going to be in shape to spurt if I have to," reasoned Cora.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading MORE SUSPICIONS Cora Kimball well knew the capabilities of the _Chelton_.
Chelton
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From this reading MORE SUSPICIONS Cora Kimball well knew the capabilities of the _Chelton_.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
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 MORE SUSPICIONS Cora Kimball well knew the capabilities of the _Chelton_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
divisible by two
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going to be in shape to spurt if I have to," reasoned Cora.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'm going to be in shape to spurt if I have to," reasoned Cora.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
how
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From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm going to be in shape to spurt if I have to," reasoned Cora.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm going to be in shape to spurt if I have to," reasoned Cora.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'm going to be in shape to spurt if I have to," reasoned Cora.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
and nothing more
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
Kimball
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From this reading MORE SUSPICIONS Cora Kimball well knew the capabilities of the _Chelton_.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MORE SUSPICIONS Cora Kimball well knew the capabilities of the _Chelton_.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
immediately past
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE SUSPICIONS Cora Kimball well knew the capabilities of the _Chelton_.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE SUSPICIONS Cora Kimball well knew the capabilities of the _Chelton_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading "I'm going to be in shape to spurt if I have to," reasoned Cora.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading "I'm going to be in shape to spurt if I have to," reasoned Cora.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
move hurridly
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
spurtverbUS /spɜːrt/
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading "I'm going to be in shape to spurt if I have to," reasoned Cora.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
SUSPICIONSnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading MORE SUSPICIONS Cora Kimball well knew the capabilities of the _Chelton_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE SUSPICIONS Cora Kimball well knew the capabilities of the _Chelton_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
timernounUS /ˈtaɪmər/
a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
the act of using
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had steered other motor craft in many races, and was aware, almost to a revolution, just how much speed was available in a boat of this kind.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
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 And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
(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 MORE SUSPICIONS Cora Kimball well knew the capabilities of the _Chelton_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So, even while she watched the other boat creep up on her, she did not open the throttle to its fullest extent, nor did she advance the timer, which controlled the spark, to the limit.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And while she did not know what the rival boat could do, she was too expert at water sports to use up her last reserve of speed.
