adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
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 But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
Britannia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
bulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
CAMPBELLnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading CAMPBELL.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
Forster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
how
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From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
Oughton
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From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
top-sails
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From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
valuablesnounUS /ˈvæljəbəlz/
plural of “valuable” — something of value
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading "Britannia needs no bulwark, No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain waves, Her home is on the deep."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But what were all the valuables stowed away in her frame, in the opinion of Newton Forster, in comparison with the lovely being who had entrusted them with her safe conduct to her native country!
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The _Windsor Castle_ ploughed through the vast ocean of waters before a propitious gale, laden with treasure, in the safe arrival of which so many were interested.
won't
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From this reading The extreme precautions adopted or suggested by Newton for security during the night--his nervous anxiety during the day--became a source of laughter and ridicule to Captain Oughton; who once observed to him,--"Newton, my boy, I see how the land lies, but depend upon it the old ship won't tumble overboard a bit sooner than before; so one reef in the top-sails will be quiet sufficient."
