used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
buoysnounUS /ˈbuːiz/
plural of “buoy” — bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
chins
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From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
dorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
HavensnounUS /ˈheɪvənz/
plural of “haven” — a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
and nothing more
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
Kate
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From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
KnobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
engage in
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
a light shade of red
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
Polly
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From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
uttered with a trill
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
cut with a saw
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
splashingnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪŋ/
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
sunbonnetnoun
a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HOME ON THE ROLLING DEEP At ten o’clock sharp the next morning the girls saw the Captain’s dory round the curve of the bay shore from Fair Havens, and make for the Knob.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
waist-deepadverb
up to the waist
From this reading Ted, Kate, and Polly, could just manage to keep their chins above water, and float, but the rest kept at waist-deep limits.
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 girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Nancy waved her hand to them, her face shaded by a pink sunbonnet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We brought along some ring buoys,” said Nancy, as she stepped out of the dory, and helped run it up the beach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls were already in the water, paddling around in their new swimming suits, and splashing one another.
