AlbatrossnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
avalanche-like
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From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The terrible night wore slowly away.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
lacking funds
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading WAITING FOR THE END.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WAITING FOR THE END.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The terrible night wore slowly away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The terrible night wore slowly away.
not in physical motion
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
surgesnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “surge” — a sudden forceful flow
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
possessing sweep
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The terrible night wore slowly away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAITING FOR THE END.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
unseaworthyadjective
unfit for a voyage
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING FOR THE END.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
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 It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
at the time that
From this reading It was near daylight, and Harry was sitting in the manner mentioned, when he observed that the floor of the cabin was covered with water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If the sloop Albatross was unseaworthy she still struggled manfully and bravely with the furious tempest.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading It seemed at times as if human ingenuity could not put timbers together strong enough to withstand the avalanche-like pounding of the mountain surges; but still she labored on, panting and plunging through the waves that broke and swept her decks from end to end.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The terrible night wore slowly away.
