adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
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 During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
endangerverbUS /enˈdeɪndʒər/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
recumbentadjective
lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
sou-wester
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From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During all these lonely hours, one thing afforded a certain consolation, and that was, the discovery that the sea did not grow rougher.
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 The wind that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The sea tossed the little boat, but was not high enough to dash over her, or to endanger her in any way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading None of its spray ever came upon the recumbent form in the boat, nor did any moisture come near him, save that which was deposited by the fog.
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 that blew was the sou-wester, the dreaded wind of fog and, storm; but on this occasion its strength was not put forth; it blew but moderately, and the water was not very greatly disturbed.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading At first, in his terror, he had counted upon meeting a tempestuous sea; but, as the hours passed, he saw that thus far there had been nothing of the kind, and, if he were destined to be exposed to such a danger, it lay as yet in the future.
