AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
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 At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
awaking
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From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
babbledverbUS /ˈbæbəld/
past form of “babble” — utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
dinted
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From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
DONnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
FEDERIGO
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From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
GENTLEMANnounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
gesturedverbUS /ˈdʒestʃərd/
past form of “gesture” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
half-armour
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From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
heavensent
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From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
hollow-cheeked
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From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
HOW
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From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
overcomeverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌm/
win a victory over
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
prayersnounUS /prerz/
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
SPAINnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
steel-clad
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From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
SUCCOURED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
voyagernounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒər/
a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
wadedverbUS /ˈweɪdɪd/
past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading HOW I SUCCOURED ONE DON FEDERIGO, A GENTLEMAN OF SPAIN I was out upon the reef, waving my arms like any madman and shouting to the vague figure huddled in the stern sheets.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading At last, the boat being come near enough and the sea very smooth, I waded out and, watching my chance, clambered aboard over the bows and came, all dripping, eager to welcome this heavensent stranger and thus beheld the boat very foul of blood and him pale and hollow-cheeked, his eyes dim and sunken; moreover his rich armour was battered and dinted, whiles about one leg was knotted a bloody scarf.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
whilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “while” — a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
From this reading But presently as I watched he looked up, like one awaking from sleep, and gestured feebly with his arm, whiles I, beholding here the means to my deliverance, babbled prayers of thankfulness to God.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the boat drew nearer, I discovered this figure to be a man in Spanish half-armour, and the head of this man was bowed meekly upon steel-clad breast like one overcome with great weariness.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading After some while, the boat being within hail, I began to call out to this solitary voyager (for companion had he none, it seemed) how he must steer to avoid the rocks and shoals.
