14
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From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
800
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From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
900
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From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
the state of being absent
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
the lower side of anything
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
canoeingverbUS /kəˈnuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “canoe” — travel by canoe
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
immediately past
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST.
lbsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “lb” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
engage in
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
and nothing more
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
Roy
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From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
SkippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
successive (without a break)
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
precisely as stated
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
in or at the place that
From this reading They are beautiful sea boats, and beat the ‘Rob Roy’ hollow for any purposes where room for baggage is required.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For the first time there was a breeze, so the Skipper went out fishing, and John to practise canoeing in a wind, which is an art requiring considerable dexterity in these Canadian canoes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _August 14._--This was a most eventful day in our quiet life, and one fraught with episode.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading In our two, which are only small, we have transported between 800 and 900 lbs.; but their worst feature is decidedly exhibited in a wind, for the broad flat bottom and absence of keel cause them to drift very fast, and make it difficult to keep them straight.
