adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But scarcely was he through, when a heavier roll slammed the door and latched it.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
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 The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But scarcely was he through, when a heavier roll slammed the door and latched it.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But scarcely was he through, when a heavier roll slammed the door and latched it.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
Kwaque
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From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
Kwaque's
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From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
latchedverbUS /lætʃt/
past form of “latch” — fasten with a latch
From this reading But scarcely was he through, when a heavier roll slammed the door and latched it.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
Makambo
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From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
rollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading But scarcely was he through, when a heavier roll slammed the door and latched it.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading But scarcely was he through, when a heavier roll slammed the door and latched it.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading But scarcely was he through, when a heavier roll slammed the door and latched it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But scarcely was he through, when a heavier roll slammed the door and latched it.
tight-closing
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From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Michael crossed the high threshold with the innocent intention of exploring no farther than the immediate vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The adventure that was so to alter the future occurred when Michael, in no uncertain manner, announced to all and sundry his presence on the _Makambo_.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As the _Makambo_ rolled on an easy sea the door swung back and forth, remaining wide open for intervals and banging shut but not banging hard enough to latch itself.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was due to Kwaque's carelessness, to commence with, for Kwaque left the stateroom without tight-closing the door.
