13th
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From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
CastlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading They waited outside Port Louis for the daylight, and were nearly dashed to pieces on a coral reef.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading They waited outside Port Louis for the daylight, and were nearly dashed to pieces on a coral reef.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading They waited outside Port Louis for the daylight, and were nearly dashed to pieces on a coral reef.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
to come or go into
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
occurring by chance
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
engage in
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
MauritiusnounUS /mɔːˈrɪtiəs/
a parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They waited outside Port Louis for the daylight, and were nearly dashed to pieces on a coral reef.
not any; not one
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
on one occasion
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading They waited outside Port Louis for the daylight, and were nearly dashed to pieces on a coral reef.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading They waited outside Port Louis for the daylight, and were nearly dashed to pieces on a coral reef.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
professionallyadverbUS /prəˈfeʃənəli/
in a professional manner
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
pumpingverbUS /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “pump” — operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading They waited outside Port Louis for the daylight, and were nearly dashed to pieces on a coral reef.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
SandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
screw-shaft
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From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
transport commercially
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
in the near future
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading They waited outside Port Louis for the daylight, and were nearly dashed to pieces on a coral reef.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
at the time that
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
in or at the place that
From this reading Captain Castles, with one chart and one compass, lived in a tent where some cabins had once been; and at the end of twelve more days he sighted land.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the 13th of November, still pumping, they spread one sail on their solitary mast—it was lucky that the _Sarah Sands_ had started with four of them—and took advantage of the trade winds to make for Mauritius.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Their average run was about four knots an hour; and, it is no wonder that as soon as they were off Port Louis, Mauritius, Mr. Frazer, the Scotch engineer, wished to start his engines and enter port professionally.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The troops looked down into the black hollow of the ship when the shaft made its first revolution, shaking the hull horribly; and if you can realize what it means to be able to see a naked screw-shaft at work from the upper deck of a liner, you can realize what had happened to the _Sarah Sands_.
