used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To add to her troubles, the water began to rubber up a bit.
(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 A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To add to her troubles, the water began to rubber up a bit.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading To add to her troubles, the water began to rubber up a bit.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Small waves came slap-slapping the boat's side.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Small waves came slap-slapping the boat's side.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
clinker-builtadjective
having overlapping hull planks
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
creakverbUS /kriːk/
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
dip-dip
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From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The boat was some sixteen feet long.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To add to her troubles, the water began to rubber up a bit.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
inaudibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbəl/
impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
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 boat was some sixteen feet long.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
oarlocks
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From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading To add to her troubles, the water began to rubber up a bit.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Small waves came slap-slapping the boat's side.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The boat was some sixteen feet long.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
slap-slapping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Small waves came slap-slapping the boat's side.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small waves came slap-slapping the boat's side.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The boat was some sixteen feet long.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading To add to her troubles, the water began to rubber up a bit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To add to her troubles, the water began to rubber up a bit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boat was some sixteen feet long.
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 To add to her troubles, the water began to rubber up a bit.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Small waves came slap-slapping the boat's side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A moment later they were listening to the creak of rusty oarlocks and the almost inaudible dip-dip of the oars as the child herself sent the boat out from the beach to bring it half about and skirt the shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A clinker-built craft, it was light and buoyant, but for all that, with three persons aboard, the rowing of it was a tax on the strength of the child's slender arms.
