used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Impostor," "Hawtrey's Deputy," "The Pioneer," etc., etc.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
bird's-head
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From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
cause to be bored
From this reading Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open.
the lower side of anything
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
DeputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Author of "The Impostor," "Hawtrey's Deputy," "The Pioneer," etc., etc.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
dissimilaradjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪmələr/
not similar
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Impostor," "Hawtrey's Deputy," "The Pioneer," etc., etc.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
Hawtrey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "The Impostor," "Hawtrey's Deputy," "The Pioneer," etc., etc.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
ImpostornounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading Author of "The Impostor," "Hawtrey's Deputy," "The Pioneer," etc., etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open.
held up in the air
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
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 There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
musicallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːzɪkli/
in a musical manner
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Impostor," "Hawtrey's Deputy," "The Pioneer," etc., etc.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Author of "The Impostor," "Hawtrey's Deputy," "The Pioneer," etc., etc.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
ripplesnounUS /ˈrɪpəlz/
plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Impostor," "Hawtrey's Deputy," "The Pioneer," etc., etc.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
very small
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
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 A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe.
