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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
ability
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
accurate
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
accurately
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
acquainted
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
afresh
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
African
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
all
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
appeared
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
approximately
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
ascertaining
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
astern
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
astronomical
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
attempts
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
Austin
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From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
aware
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From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
certainly
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
chart
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
circumstances
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
coast
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
COMMAND
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From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
considerably
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
considered
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
crewnounUS /crew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
Cumbria
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From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
cut
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From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
decided
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
deliriously
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From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
difficulties
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
distance
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
gave
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
grapple
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
guide
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
handily
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
insuperable
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
keep
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
knew
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
large-scale
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
legible
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
less
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
log
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
means
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
medicine
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
men
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
mildewed
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
more
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
most
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
navigation
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
nerved
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
observationnounUS /ˈobservation/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
other
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
out
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From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
patent
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
pilot
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
position
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
raving
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From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
record
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
reliable
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
room
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
run
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
several
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
ship's
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
sick
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From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
side
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
skipper's
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
solar
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
Spaniards
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
steamer
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
steamers
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
steerd
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
termed
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
There
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From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
towed
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
trusted
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
two
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From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
very
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From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
well
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
West
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He knew very little about medicine, and certainly no more about what he termed the astronomical side of navigation, and after several attempts decided that it was beyond his ability to take an accurate solar observation.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He had two Spaniards who could be trusted to keep the steamer more or less on the course he gave them, while the _Cumbria_ steerd handily, which is more than all steamers do.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
work
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From this reading IN COMMAND Austin was quite aware that he had his work cut out when he was left in command of the _Cumbria_, with half her crew sick, and her skipper raving deliriously.
working
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From this reading There was a large-scale chart, considerably mildewed, but still legible, in the skipper's room, as well as a pilot guide to the West African coast, while the patent log that towed astern to record the distance run appeared to be working accurately.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were, however, other, though not very reliable, means of approximately ascertaining the ship's position which he was acquainted with, and he nerved himself afresh for a grapple with what most men would, under the circumstances, have considered insuperable difficulties.
