on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
adriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
afouladjectiveUS /əˈfaʊl/
especially of a ship's lines etc
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
anew
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was down dreadfully by the head.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could hear the roar of the water pouring into the hole stove in her hull.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading I knew Mr. Hollister’s voice, and he was shouting orders to the crew.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
dearly loved
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was down dreadfully by the head.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading She was down dreadfully by the head.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
Gullwing
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From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew Mr. Hollister’s voice, and he was shouting orders to the crew.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She was down dreadfully by the head.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading We could hear the roar of the water pouring into the hole stove in her hull.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We could hear the roar of the water pouring into the hole stove in her hull.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
an opening into or through something
From this reading We could hear the roar of the water pouring into the hole stove in her hull.
Hollister's
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From this reading I knew Mr. Hollister’s voice, and he was shouting orders to the crew.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading We could hear the roar of the water pouring into the hole stove in her hull.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew Mr. Hollister’s voice, and he was shouting orders to the crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We could hear the roar of the water pouring into the hole stove in her hull.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew Mr. Hollister’s voice, and he was shouting orders to the crew.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
mizzennoun
third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I knew Mr. Hollister’s voice, and he was shouting orders to the crew.
oceansnounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I knew Mr. Hollister’s voice, and he was shouting orders to the crew.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading We could hear the roar of the water pouring into the hole stove in her hull.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
RacingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading We could hear the roar of the water pouring into the hole stove in her hull.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
Seamew
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From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was down dreadfully by the head.
transport commercially
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading I knew Mr. Hollister’s voice, and he was shouting orders to the crew.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading We could hear the roar of the water pouring into the hole stove in her hull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I knew Mr. Hollister’s voice, and he was shouting orders to the crew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was down dreadfully by the head.
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 We could hear the roar of the water pouring into the hole stove in her hull.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed_ League upon league of the sea--across and again across two oceans--the sister ships had raced, to fall afoul of each other here almost within sight of port!
wreckagenounUS /ˈrekədʒ/
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
From this reading While we aboard the Gullwing were cutting adrift the wreckage for dear life, another mast--the mizzen--fell across the Seamew.
