aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The first business was to accommodate the building adjacent to the gourbi to the wants of the little colony.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading The first business was to accommodate the building adjacent to the gourbi to the wants of the little colony.
AlgiersnounUS /ælˈdʒɪrz/
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
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 Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
atmosphericadjectiveUS /ˌætməˈsferɪk/
relating to or located in the atmosphere
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The first business was to accommodate the building adjacent to the gourbi to the wants of the little colony.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The first business was to accommodate the building adjacent to the gourbi to the wants of the little colony.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The first business was to accommodate the building adjacent to the gourbi to the wants of the little colony.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Operations now commenced for preparing proper winter quarters.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
contributingadjectiveUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
diminutionnounUS /ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/
change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
Dobryna's
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From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
enticeverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪs/
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
facilitatedverbUS /fəˈsɪləteɪtɪd/
past form of “facilitate” — make easier
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first business was to accommodate the building adjacent to the gourbi to the wants of the little colony.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
gourbi
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From this reading The first business was to accommodate the building adjacent to the gourbi to the wants of the little colony.
Hakkabut
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From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
Hansa
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From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
insuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrd/
covered by insurance
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
Jew's
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From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first business was to accommodate the building adjacent to the gourbi to the wants of the little colony.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Operations now commenced for preparing proper winter quarters.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
OperationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Operations now commenced for preparing proper winter quarters.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
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 Operations now commenced for preparing proper winter quarters.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Operations now commenced for preparing proper winter quarters.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Operations now commenced for preparing proper winter quarters.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
Shelif
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From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
tartannounUS /ˈtɑːrtən/
a cloth having a crisscross design
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The first business was to accommodate the building adjacent to the gourbi to the wants of the little colony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hakkabut raised no objection, not only because he was aware that the move insured the immediate safety of his tartan, but because he was secretly entertaining the hope that he might entice away two or three of the _Dobryna’s_ crew and make his escape to Algiers or some other port.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Operations now commenced for preparing proper winter quarters.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On the following day, without giving himself any further concern about the Jew’s incredulity, the captain gave orders for the _Hansa_ to be shifted round to the harbor of the Shelif.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Spaniards and Russians alike joined heartily in the work, the diminution of atmospheric pressure and of the force of attraction contributing such an increase to their muscular force as materially facilitated all their labors.
