used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading CLEVE VERNEY next afternoon was again, on board his yacht.
anew
From this reading CLEVE VERNEY next afternoon was again, on board his yacht.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading READING AN EPITAPH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
aquaticadjectiveUS /əˈkwɑːtɪk/
relating to or consisting of or being in water
From this reading This time it was no mere aquatic whim; it was pursuit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading CLEVE VERNEY next afternoon was again, on board his yacht.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
CLEVE
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From this reading CLEVE VERNEY next afternoon was again, on board his yacht.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
EPITAPHnounUS /ˈepətæf/
an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
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favouring
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
gunwalenoun
wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CLEVE VERNEY next afternoon was again, on board his yacht.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This time it was no mere aquatic whim; it was pursuit.
jettynounUS /ˈdʒeti/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
Malorynoun
English writer who published a translation of romances about King Arthur taken from French and other sources (died in 1471)
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading This time it was no mere aquatic whim; it was pursuit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CLEVE VERNEY next afternoon was again, on board his yacht.
not any; not one
From this reading This time it was no mere aquatic whim; it was pursuit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CLEVE VERNEY next afternoon was again, on board his yacht.
on one occasion
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
Penruthyn
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exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
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the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading This time it was no mere aquatic whim; it was pursuit.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading READING AN EPITAPH.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
sail-boat
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From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
sea-board
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From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time it was no mere aquatic whim; it was pursuit.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time it was no mere aquatic whim; it was pursuit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
VERNEY
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From this reading CLEVE VERNEY next afternoon was again, on board his yacht.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLEVE VERNEY next afternoon was again, on board his yacht.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — 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 Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading This time it was no mere aquatic whim; it was pursuit.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Wind and tide both favouring, the cutter was running under a press of canvas that brought her gunwale to the water's edge once more for Penruthyn Priory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Searching the wooded sea-board of Malory with his glass, from the terrace of Ware, he had seen an open sail-boat waiting at the jetty.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading CLEVE VERNEY next afternoon was again, on board his yacht.
