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Memorials of the Sea

Chapter I

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SECT.
1.
Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.
Treatment and Recovery of a half-frozen Seaman 126 3.
Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.
The Crow’s Nest 135 5.
Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.
Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.
Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164
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Memorials of the Sea

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Memorials of the Sea is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 9 reading units · Lines 1–9

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SECT.
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1.
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Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.
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Treatment and Recovery of a half-frozen Seaman 126 3.
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Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.
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The Crow’s Nest 135 5.
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Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.
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Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.
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Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

attacking adjective US /əˈtækɪŋ/

disposed to attack

From this reading “Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.”

Bravery noun US /ˈbreɪvəri/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading “Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.”

Celerity noun US /səˈlerəti/

a rate that is rapid

From this reading “Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.”

Crow's noun US /kroʊz/

possessive form of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

Devotional adjective US /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/

relating to worship

From this reading “Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164”

Fishery noun US /ˈfɪʃəri/

a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold

From this reading “Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.”

Judicious adjective US /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading “Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.”

sect noun US /sekt/

a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading “SECT.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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on Shore preposition + noun

In this reading “Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164”

suffered from verb + particle counted as “suffer from”

In this reading “Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.”

at Sea preposition + noun

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

In this reading “Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164”

All words in this reading · 69

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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1

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From this reading 1.

116

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From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

126

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From this reading Treatment and Recovery of a half-frozen Seaman 126 3.

129

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From this reading Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.

135

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From this reading The Crow’s Nest 135 5.

139

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From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

144

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From this reading Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.

152

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From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

164

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From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

2

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From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

3

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From this reading Treatment and Recovery of a half-frozen Seaman 126 3.

4

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From this reading Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.

5

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From this reading The Crow’s Nest 135 5.

6

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From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

7

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From this reading Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.

8

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From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Treatment and Recovery of a half-frozen Seaman 126 3.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

ApproachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/

move towards

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/

disposed to attack

From this reading Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.

BoatnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

BraverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.

CeleritynounUS /səˈlerəti/

a rate that is rapid

From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

ContinuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

Crow'snounUS /kroʊz/

possessive form of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

From this reading The Crow’s Nest 135 5.

dangerously-resisting

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.

DevotionaladjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/

relating to worship

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

emptyverbUS /ˈempti/

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

EnterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

ExposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.

ExtraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

FisherynounUS /ˈfɪʃəri/

a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold

From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

HabitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

half-frozen

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Treatment and Recovery of a half-frozen Seaman 126 3.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

JudiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.

killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.

MennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.

nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

NestnounUS /nest/

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading The Crow’s Nest 135 5.

NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

PolenounUS /poʊl/

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Extraordinary Celerity in preparing an empty Boat for the Fishery 139 6.

ProsperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

RecoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/

return to an original state

From this reading Treatment and Recovery of a half-frozen Seaman 126 3.

RemarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/

unusual or striking

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

ResultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

SeanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

SeamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Treatment and Recovery of a half-frozen Seaman 126 3.

SECTnounUS /sekt/

a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading SECT.

severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.

ShorenounUS /ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Judicious Treatment of Men having suffered from severe Exposure 129 4.

TactnounUS /tækt/

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Continued Prosperity; the Results, comparatively and generally, of this fresh Enterprise 116 2.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Remarkable Enterprise: the nearest Approach to the North Pole 152 8. Devotional Habits, at Sea and on Shore 164

TreatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Treatment and Recovery of a half-frozen Seaman 126 3.

WhalenounUS /weɪl/

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Tact and Bravery in attacking and killing a dangerously-resisting Whale 144 7.

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Continued
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Prosperity
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