used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "This race isn't over yet," answered the owner of the _Skimmer_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
crowingnounUS /ˈkroʊɪŋ/
an instance of boastful talk
From this reading "If he does, he will never get done crowing over you."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If he does, he will never get done crowing over you."
doesn't
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From this reading "Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "If he does, he will never get done crowing over you."
divisible by two
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
Fred
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From this reading "Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If he does, he will never get done crowing over you."
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
how
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From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
iceboatnoun
a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he does, he will never get done crowing over you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
isn't
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From this reading "This race isn't over yet," answered the owner of the _Skimmer_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
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 Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
LODGEverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "If he does, he will never get done crowing over you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This race isn't over yet," answered the owner of the _Skimmer_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "If he does, he will never get done crowing over you."
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "This race isn't over yet," answered the owner of the _Skimmer_.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading "Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
any competition
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
Reff
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From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
Ritter
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From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper.
SkimmernounUS /ˈskɪmər/
a rapid superficial reader
From this reading "This race isn't over yet," answered the owner of the _Skimmer_.
carry out
From this reading "Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This race isn't over yet," answered the owner of the _Skimmer_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE At first it was an even race.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If he does, he will never get done crowing over you."
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
but in spite of that
From this reading "This race isn't over yet," answered the owner of the _Skimmer_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper.
