used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading Emily sat aft in the seat of honor, holding the yoke-lines and steering the skiff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
any thing at all
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
Emily
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From this reading Emily sat aft in the seat of honor, holding the yoke-lines and steering the skiff.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
moving swiftly
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Emily sat aft in the seat of honor, holding the yoke-lines and steering the skiff.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Emily sat aft in the seat of honor, holding the yoke-lines and steering the skiff.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sunny, delightful morning.
and nothing more
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
man-o
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From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a sunny, delightful morning.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
oarsmannounUS /ˈɔːrzmən/
someone who rows a boat
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
RESOLUTIONSnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
RevereverbUS /rɪˈvɪr/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Emily sat aft in the seat of honor, holding the yoke-lines and steering the skiff.
only a very short time before
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Emily sat aft in the seat of honor, holding the yoke-lines and steering the skiff.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading Emily sat aft in the seat of honor, holding the yoke-lines and steering the skiff.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
speededverbUS /ˈspiːdɪd/
past form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
make steady
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading Emily sat aft in the seat of honor, holding the yoke-lines and steering the skiff.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was a sunny, delightful morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BROKEN RESOLUTIONS For the preliminary stages in the making of love there is scarcely anything that is so delightful and convenient as a small boat just large enough for two.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
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 He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had been well trained, of course, and he rowed with the skill of a practised oarsman, a long, steady man-o'-war stroke, quick on the recover, delicate in the feather, deep and strong in the pull, which sent the boat flying over the water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In front of, and facing, her was Revere, with the oars, which, impelled by his powerful arms, afforded the motive power that speeded the boat on her way.
yoke-lines
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From this reading Emily sat aft in the seat of honor, holding the yoke-lines and steering the skiff.
