AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This arrangement left all forward for the rowers, each handling two oars.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading This arrangement left all forward for the rowers, each handling two oars.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
Blacherne
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From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
Bosphorus
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From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This arrangement left all forward for the rowers, each handling two oars.
eddiesnounUS /ˈediz/
plural of “eddy” — founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
endsnounUS /endz/
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading This arrangement left all forward for the rowers, each handling two oars.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
GatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
gunwalenoun
wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading This arrangement left all forward for the rowers, each handling two oars.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
Lael
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This arrangement left all forward for the rowers, each handling two oars.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
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 The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading This arrangement left all forward for the rowers, each handling two oars.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
pitch-blackadjective
extremely dark
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
RACINGnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
rowers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This arrangement left all forward for the rowers, each handling two oars.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This arrangement left all forward for the rowers, each handling two oars.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
untravelledadjective
not traveled over or through
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading The untravelled reader, however, must imagine a long narrow craft, upturned at both ends, graceful in every line, and constructed for speed and beauty.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(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 Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading He need only be told that instead of being pitch-black outside and in, it was white, except the gunwale which was freshly gilt.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Well aft there was a box without cover, luxuriously cushioned, lined with chocolate velvet, and wide enough to seat two persons comfortably; behind it, a decked space for a servant, pilot or guard.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading RACING WITH A STORM One who has seen the boats in which fishermen now work the eddies and still waters of the Bosphorus will not require a description of the vessel the Prince and Lael stepped into when they arrived at the Grand Gate of Blacherne.