past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
anew
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
(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 But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
having the place or position changed
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
DR
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From this reading DR.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
FERROLAN'S
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From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
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 FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
most important element
From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
monsoonnounUS /mɑːnˈsuːn/
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
not any; not one
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
with speed
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
sea-legs
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From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
transport commercially
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
not in physical motion
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
Travancore
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From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But all the party, and no less the trio added to their number, had their sea-legs on, and no reasonable motion disturbed any of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two engineers from the wreck of the Travancore had been as carefully looked after as the strangers in the main cabin.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The angry sea was rapidly becoming good-natured again, though the waves were still high enough to give the ship an uneasy motion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading FERROLAN'S EXPLANATION OF THE WRECK With the rising of the sun the gale had broken, and by the time the party in the cabin left the table, the north-east monsoon was soothing the ocean with its gentle blast.
