9th
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From this reading On the 9th of October the bark canoe was entirely finished.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading On the 9th of October the bark canoe was entirely finished.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The canoe was carried to the beach and laid on the sand before Granite House, and the rising tide floated it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The canoe was carried to the beach and laid on the sand before Granite House, and the rising tide floated it.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading On the 9th of October the bark canoe was entirely finished.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The canoe was carried to the beach and laid on the sand before Granite House, and the rising tide floated it.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
crejimba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading On the 9th of October the bark canoe was entirely finished.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The operation of launching it was extremely simple.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading On the 9th of October the bark canoe was entirely finished.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
flexibleadjectiveUS /ˈfleksəbəl/
capable of being changed
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The canoe was carried to the beach and laid on the sand before Granite House, and the rising tide floated it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
GranitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading The canoe was carried to the beach and laid on the sand before Granite House, and the rising tide floated it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The canoe was carried to the beach and laid on the sand before Granite House, and the rising tide floated it.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The operation of launching it was extremely simple.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading The canoe was carried to the beach and laid on the sand before Granite House, and the rising tide floated it.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading The operation of launching it was extremely simple.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading On the 9th of October the bark canoe was entirely finished.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the 9th of October the bark canoe was entirely finished.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 9th of October the bark canoe was entirely finished.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The operation of launching it was extremely simple.
Pencroft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The canoe was carried to the beach and laid on the sand before Granite House, and the rising tide floated it.
rowlocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The canoe was carried to the beach and laid on the sand before Granite House, and the rising tide floated it.
scullnounUS /skʌl/
a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The operation of launching it was extremely simple.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the 9th of October the bark canoe was entirely finished.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
tidenounUS /taɪd/
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The canoe was carried to the beach and laid on the sand before Granite House, and the rising tide floated it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the 9th of October the bark canoe was entirely finished.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pencroft had kept his promise, and a light boat, the shell of which was joined together by the flexible twigs of the crejimba, had been constructed in five days.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A seat in the stern, a second seat in the middle to preserve the equilibrium, a third seat in the bows, rowlocks for the two oars, a scull to steer with, completed the little craft, which was twelve feet long, and did not weigh more than two hundred pounds.
