used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
airedadjectiveUS /erd/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
aroused or activated
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
bumpersnounUS /ˈbʌmpərz/
plural of “bumper” — a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
dories
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From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
divisible by two
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
FreshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Yes, hot weather was really on the way.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
knockabouts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
Lovell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHAT WORRIED MRS.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yes, hot weather was really on the way.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
coated with paint
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Yes, hot weather was really on the way.
renovatedverbUS /ˈrenəveɪtɪd/
past form of “renovate” — restore to a previous or better condition
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
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 Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yes, hot weather was really on the way.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Yes, hot weather was really on the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT WORRIED MRS.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Already the summer cottages were being opened, aired, and put in order, and even some of the houses had gayly figured hangings at the windows and a film of smoke could be seen issuing from the chimneys.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading KING By the middle of May Lovell's Harbor had fully awakened from its winter's sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
WORRIEDadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading WHAT WORRIED MRS.
yawls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Freshly painted dories were slipped into the water; newly rigged yawls and knockabouts were anchored in the bay; the float was equipped with renovated bumpers, and a general air of anticipation pervaded the community.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, hot weather was really on the way.
