used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
(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 When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
make calm or still
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
rid of obstructions
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
excruciatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
hoistingverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
set down according to a plan
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
laming
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From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
the force of workers available
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
precisely, exactly
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
a strong line
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
spikenounUS /spaɪk/
a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
(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 The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After a pull of two hours we were clear of the reef, and out in the open sea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
at the time that
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We then laid in the oars, and commenced our preparations for hoisting the sail to a breeze, which then blew from the southward.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was a beautiful calm morning when we embarked, and, lifting the anchor, took to our oars, and pulled out through the deep channel, the captain standing at the bow and conning us through, while I took the helm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When all was ready, the men hoisted the sail, but in so doing, a rope being foul, as I was attempting to clear it, I was tripped up, and fell with my right knee on a spike, which entered deep, putting me to excruciating pain, and laming me completely.
but in spite of that
From this reading The boat pulled well and steered well; we had yet to see what she could do under canvass.
