used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
in addition
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
completely unclothed
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
beachedverbUS /biːtʃt/
past form of “beach” — land on a beach
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
bottomsnounUS /ˈbɑːtəmz/
plural of “bottom” — the lower side of anything
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
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 A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
Manituck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
and nothing more
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
pleasure-boats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
rowboatnounUS /ˈroʊboʊt/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
rowboatsnounUS /ˈroʊboʊts/
plural of “rowboat” — a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
sailboatsnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊts/
plural of “sailboat” — a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
be seated
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
express in speech
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A large number of sailboats were also anchored near the shore or drawn up to the long dock that stretched out into the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading She sat on the prow of a beached rowboat, digging her bare toes in the sand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
look attentively
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many other rowboats drawn up on the sandy edge of the river,--as many as twenty or thirty, not to speak of the green and red canoes lying on the shore, bottoms up, like so many strange insects.
in or at the place that
From this reading For this was Carter's Landing, the only place on lovely little Manituck River where pleasure-boats could be hired.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Beside the long dock there was, up a wide flight of steps, a large pavilion where one could sit and watch the lights and shadows on the river and its many little activities.
