adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
Betty
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From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
fairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
gondolanounUS /ˈɡɑːndələ/
a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
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From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
RACEnounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
simulatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmjəleɪtɪd/
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, see that boat—just like an airship!” exclaimed Mollie, as they saw just ahead of them a craft so decorated.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 RACE Like the scene from some simulated fairyland, or a stage picture, was the water pageant on Rainbow Lake.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad we entered!” cried Betty, as she stood at the wheel.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In double lines the motor boats moved slowly along from the starting point toward the float where the judges were stationed to decide which craft was entitled to the prize in its own class.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Because of the cloth side of the “gondola” it appeared that she was merely reclining at her ease, as did the Venetian ladies of old, for a seat with cushions had been arranged near the steering wheel.
