adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Quite apart from the honour of his nature, prison had deepened in him the hatred of injustice.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading In soul he was bitter; in body he was healthy, powerful, and sane.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In soul he was bitter; in body he was healthy, powerful, and sane.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
Calhoun
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From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
deep-seatedadjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Quite apart from the honour of his nature, prison had deepened in him the hatred of injustice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
Dyck
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From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
fellow-mutineers
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From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Quite apart from the honour of his nature, prison had deepened in him the hatred of injustice.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In soul he was bitter; in body he was healthy, powerful, and sane.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading In soul he was bitter; in body he was healthy, powerful, and sane.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Quite apart from the honour of his nature, prison had deepened in him the hatred of injustice.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading Quite apart from the honour of his nature, prison had deepened in him the hatred of injustice.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Quite apart from the honour of his nature, prison had deepened in him the hatred of injustice.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
man-of-warnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
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 Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
mutineernounUS /ˌmjuːtəˈnɪr/
someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Quite apart from the honour of his nature, prison had deepened in him the hatred of injustice.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading In soul he was bitter; in body he was healthy, powerful, and sane.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Quite apart from the honour of his nature, prison had deepened in him the hatred of injustice.
QuiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite apart from the honour of his nature, prison had deepened in him the hatred of injustice.
sailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading In soul he was bitter; in body he was healthy, powerful, and sane.
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
SlowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In soul he was bitter; in body he was healthy, powerful, and sane.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
tactfullyadverbUS /ˈtæktfəli/
showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
TIMEnounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a boy, Dyck had been an expert sailor, had studied the machinery of a man-of-war, and his love of the sea was innate and deep-seated; but his present success was based upon more than experience.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME Perhaps no mutineer in the history of the world ever succeeded, as did Dyck Calhoun, in holding control over fellow-mutineers on the journey from the English Channel to the Caribbean Sea.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Slowly, sternly, yet tactfully, he had broken down the many customs of ship life injurious to the welfare of the men.
