adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading 'We want another panic, Beauchamp,' said Lieutenant Wilmore.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
Beauchamp
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From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
BoardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
CECILIA
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From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
efficacynounUS /ˈefɪkæsi/
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
ElectionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
HALKETT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
IsisnounUS /ˈaɪsəs/
Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading 'We want another panic, Beauchamp,' said Lieutenant Wilmore.
look-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading 'We want another panic, Beauchamp,' said Lieutenant Wilmore.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
reckonverbUS /ˈrekən/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'We want another panic, Beauchamp,' said Lieutenant Wilmore.
saltnounUS /sɔːlt/
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading 'We want another panic, Beauchamp,' said Lieutenant Wilmore.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'We want another panic, Beauchamp,' said Lieutenant Wilmore.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It gave the edge to a fine appetite that he continued to satisfy while Wilmore talked of those famous dogs to which the navy has ever been going.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
Wilmore
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From this reading CECILIA HALKETT Beauchamp walked down to the pier, where he took a boat for H.M.S. Isis, to see Jack Wilmore, whom he had not met since his return from his last cruise, and first he tried the efficacy of a dive in salt water, as a specific for irritation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A regular Board with a permanent Lord High Admiral, and a regular vote of money to keep it up to the mark.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
you'll
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From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'No one knows better than you what a naval man has to complain of, so I hope you'll get your Election, if only that we may reckon on a good look-out for the interests of the service.
