at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The steamer began to slacken speed.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The half speed bell sounded from the engine room.
Can't
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From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
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ClangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading "Clang!"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
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the boundary of a surface
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elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
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either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The half speed bell sounded from the engine room.
FENN
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From this reading FENN HEARS SOMETHING "What's the matter?
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The half speed bell sounded from the engine room.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
the act of departing
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The half speed bell sounded from the engine room.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading FENN HEARS SOMETHING "What's the matter?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading FENN HEARS SOMETHING "What's the matter?
Modoc
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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precisely, exactly
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The half speed bell sounded from the engine room.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
transport commercially
From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
slackenverbUS /ˈslækən/
become slow or slower
From this reading The steamer began to slacken speed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading FENN HEARS SOMETHING "What's the matter?
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The half speed bell sounded from the engine room.
move hurridly
From this reading The half speed bell sounded from the engine room.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The steamer began to slacken speed.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FENN HEARS SOMETHING "What's the matter?
tiltverbUS /tɪlt/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — 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
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Can't Captain Wiggs stop the ship?" cried Fenn, for it certainly looked as if the _Modoc_ was going to run, full tilt, into the flames, which were right at the water's edge, as the elevator was on the end of the wharf.
What's
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From this reading FENN HEARS SOMETHING "What's the matter?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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Wiggs
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