adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
Askari
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
grippingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
MISSIONnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
sime
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
STATIONnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
swordnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading There in the bottom of the little boat lay the unfortunate Askari, the sime, or sword, in his bosom, and the severed hand gripping the handle.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last it came, and I have not often been more grateful to see the light, though so far as my canoe was concerned it revealed a ghastly sight.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I could not bear the sight, so hauling up the stone which had served as an anchor to the other canoe, we made it fast to the murdered man and dropped him overboard, and down he went to the bottom, leaving nothing but a train of bubbles behind him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Alas! when our time comes, most of us like him leave nothing but bubbles behind, to show that we have been, and the bubbles soon burst.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MISSION STATION We made the remains of our rope fast to the other canoe, and sat waiting for the dawn and congratulating ourselves upon our merciful escape, which really seemed to result more from the special favour of Providence than from our own care or prowess.
