used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading Little was hopeful, while Ibbotson was despondent.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
dyspepsianoun
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
Fluxionnoun
a flow or discharge
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Little was hopeful, while Ibbotson was despondent.
Ibbotson
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From this reading Little was hopeful, while Ibbotson was despondent.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
Josephine
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From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little was hopeful, while Ibbotson was despondent.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
MEDITERRANEANnounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading UP THE MEDITERRANEAN.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
PerthnounUS /pɜːrθ/
the state capital of Western Australia
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
planked
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From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
a full supply
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
quarter-deck
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From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
express a supposition
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UP THE MEDITERRANEAN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
unsolvedadjectiveUS /ənˈsɑːlvd/
not solved
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UP THE MEDITERRANEAN.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little was hopeful, while Ibbotson was despondent.
look attentively
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The Josephine still sped on her course, southwest by west; and still the mystery of her destination remained unsolved.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
at the time that
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck as industriously as though he were walking on a wager, or had the dyspepsia, which could only be cured by plenty of exercise.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Little was hopeful, while Ibbotson was despondent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you suppose this means?" said Perth, when the port watch had gone below.
