adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading THE captain’s first care was to anchor his vessel securely.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE captain’s first care was to anchor his vessel securely.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE captain’s first care was to anchor his vessel securely.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
DUNCANnounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE captain’s first care was to anchor his vessel securely.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
Glenarvan
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From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE captain’s first care was to anchor his vessel securely.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
ManglesnounUS /ˈmæŋɡəlz/
plural of “mangle” — clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers
From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
mooragenoun
a fee for mooring
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading THE captain’s first care was to anchor his vessel securely.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE captain’s first care was to anchor his vessel securely.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no danger now of either being driven away or stranded at low water.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE captain’s first care was to anchor his vessel securely.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE captain’s first care was to anchor his vessel securely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE captain’s first care was to anchor his vessel securely.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading After so many hours of danger, the DUNCAN found herself in a sort of creek, sheltered by a high circular point from the winds outside in the open sea.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found excellent moorage in five fathoms’ depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Lord Glenarvan grasped John Mangles’ hand, and simply said: “Thank you, John.”
