used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
of short duration or distance
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
without deviation
From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
being one more than ten
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading ODD FISH.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
most important element
From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
engage in
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
absolutely essential
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
Ned
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From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
not divisible by two
From this reading ODD FISH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
and nothing more
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
sea-breeze
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From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
sea-room
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From this reading In the main, however, there was an abundance of sea-room, and Ned could lay his course directly for Bee Island and keep the wind on the quarter.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
tacksnounUS /tæks/
plural of “tack” — the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
precisely as stated
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sea-breeze was fresh and full, and it blew from a favorable quarter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
at the time that
From this reading It was barely eleven o'clock, therefore, when the _Red Bird_ came to her moorings on the island, and the boys went ashore.
in or at the place that
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
windings
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From this reading There were various windings about among the small islands to be made, and now and then the course for a brief distance was against the wind, and as this was the case only where the channel was narrow, it was necessary to make a series of very short "tacks," which gave Ned an opportunity to instruct his companions in the art of sailing a boat.
