used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
at or in the front
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
AlbatrossnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
(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 Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The three iceboats, however, were not far apart at any time as they tacked up the river.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The three iceboats, however, were not far apart at any time as they tacked up the river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The three iceboats, however, were not far apart at any time as they tacked up the river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The three iceboats, however, were not far apart at any time as they tacked up the river.
Barry
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From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
Colasha
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From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
Dan's
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From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The three iceboats, however, were not far apart at any time as they tacked up the river.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
Fly-up-the-Creek
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From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The three iceboats, however, were not far apart at any time as they tacked up the river.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
iceboats
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From this reading The three iceboats, however, were not far apart at any time as they tacked up the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
jibverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
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 Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
with speed
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
RedbirdnounUS /ˈredbɜːrd/
the male is bright red with black wings and tail
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The three iceboats, however, were not far apart at any time as they tacked up the river.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
move hurridly
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
Speedwells
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From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
Spink
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From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
Spink's
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From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three iceboats, however, were not far apart at any time as they tacked up the river.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The three iceboats, however, were not far apart at any time as they tacked up the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading OUT ON THE ROAD The humming runners of the _Fly-up-the-Creek_ quickly drowned their voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
at the time that
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
a Caucasian
From this reading Money Stevens did not handle the _Redbird_ as smoothly or as neatly as did Barry Spink and his mate; therefore the _White Albatross_ was the nearer to the Speedwells’ craft.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Billy, by Dan’s order, shook out the jib, and with all canvas drawing they made a long leg to the farther shore of the Colasha, so that when they tacked they were ahead of both the _Redbird_ and Barry Spink’s craft.
but in spite of that
From this reading The wind was light, and it was not fair for the boats running up stream; yet handled right, the ice craft made good speed in that direction.
