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From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
AucklandnounUS /ˈɑːklənd/
the largest city and principal port of New Zealand
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
cordagenounUS /ˈkɔːrdədʒ/
the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
creakedverbUS /kriːkt/
past form of “creak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
dnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading STILL this wearisome voyage dragged on.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
lumpyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌmpi/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
MACQUARIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STILL this wearisome voyage dragged on.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
rollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
STILLadjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading STILL this wearisome voyage dragged on.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading STILL this wearisome voyage dragged on.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
troughnounUS /trɔːf/
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading The heavy, lumpy sea strained her cordage, her timbers creaked, and she labored painfully in the trough of the sea.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading STILL this wearisome voyage dragged on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading STILL this wearisome voyage dragged on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her standing rigging was so out of order that it allowed play to the masts, which were violently shaken at every roll of the sea.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was fair, nevertheless, and blew steadily from the southwest; but the currents were against the ship’s course, and she scarcely made any way.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading On the 2d of February, six days from starting, the MACQUARIE had not yet made a nearer acquaintance with the shores of Auckland.
