used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
(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 While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
bethought
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From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
breakfastless
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From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
Chesapeake
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From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
Craney
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From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
emptyingnounUS /ˈemptiɪŋ/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
estuarialadjective
of or relating to or found in estuaries
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
Gadaboutnoun
a restless seeker after amusement or social companionship
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
brought together in one place
From this reading While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
a state of high honor
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
RoadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading While our breakfast was preparing, we all gathered in the forward cockpit to enjoy the scene and the life about us.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
Virginia'snounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjəz/
possessive form of “virginia” — a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading The houseboat was lying in a quiet lagoon bordered on the mainland side by a bit of Virginia's great truck garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading The wheel was put over hard to port (we got that out of the books) and the craft was run in behind Craney Island and anchored.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would probably have started in upon her cruise up the historic river without more ado if we had not bethought ourselves that she was carrying us into the undertaking breakfastless.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading Daylight came while Gadabout was lumbering down the Elizabeth, and in the glory of the early morning she followed its waters out into Hampton Roads, the yawning estuarial mouth of the James emptying into Chesapeake Bay.
