used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
cumbersomeadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmbərsəm/
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
FIRESTONEnounUS /ˈfaɪrstoʊn/
a piece of flint that is struck to light a fire
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
set up or found
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
Granville
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From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
HandingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
NICHOLASnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
not any; not one
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
a full supply
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
that is looked for
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
thwartsnounUS /θwɔːrts/
plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
up to a particular time
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
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 COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Handing my sword to my companion, I carefully lowered myself into the nearest boat, and made my way slowly from one to the other, till I found the one we sought.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading COLONEL NICHOLAS FIRESTONE NEARLY a score of boats of various sizes were moored to the quay, their outlines barely discernible against the placid surface of the dark water.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Fortunately, the oars had been left on board, and, what was more, a small sail rolled round a short mast lay on the thwarts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I had had considerable experience in the art of managing a boat, having frequently made short voyages with the fishermen during the holidays, I had no misgivings as to the handling of this craft, although Granville did not regard my capabilities in the same light as I did.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The craft, though barely fifteen feet in length, had plenty of beam, so that, although cumbersome to row, it would doubtless prove an able boat under sail.
