adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
abaftadverb
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading The smokestack stood up more perpendicularly, indicating that the stern had been lifted from the bottom.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
casksnounUS /kæsks/
plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
Ethan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The smokestack stood up more perpendicularly, indicating that the stern had been lifted from the bottom.
GoblinsnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪnz/
plural of “goblin” — (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
HARDadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The smokestack stood up more perpendicularly, indicating that the stern had been lifted from the bottom.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
Lawry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading The smokestack stood up more perpendicularly, indicating that the stern had been lifted from the bottom.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The smokestack stood up more perpendicularly, indicating that the stern had been lifted from the bottom.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
perpendicularlyadverb
straight up or down without a break
From this reading The smokestack stood up more perpendicularly, indicating that the stern had been lifted from the bottom.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
smokestacknounUS /ˈsmoʊkstæk/
a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
From this reading The smokestack stood up more perpendicularly, indicating that the stern had been lifted from the bottom.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
steamer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The smokestack stood up more perpendicularly, indicating that the stern had been lifted from the bottom.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The smokestack stood up more perpendicularly, indicating that the stern had been lifted from the bottom.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course it was impossible to draw any lines under the forward part of the keel, which rested on the flat rock, and it was necessary to devise some means for securing the casks to this portion of the hull.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
two-thirdsnounUS /ˌtuːˈθɜːrdz/
two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
unsupportedadjectiveUS /ənsəˈpɔːrtɪd/
not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The smokestack stood up more perpendicularly, indicating that the stern had been lifted from the bottom.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading About two-thirds of the length of the steamer's keel rested on a flat rock, whose surface was inclined downward toward the body of the lake, leaving the third next to the stern unsupported, under which the ropes had been easily drawn to retain the casks in their places.
Woodville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HARD AT WORK When Lawry and Ethan returned to the Goblins in the afternoon, they were delighted to find that the casks, all of which had been placed under the guards abaft the wheel, had actually produced an effect upon the steamer.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ethan was sure that the casks would bring the _Woodville_ to the surface; but a very serious difficulty now presented itself.
