adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One occupied a bunk right next to mine, and for several days had not risen from it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading One occupied a bunk right next to mine, and for several days had not risen from it.
BURIALnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
CREWnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
DEATHnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thus at least did it seem to me, though not to others.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One occupied a bunk right next to mine, and for several days had not risen from it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One occupied a bunk right next to mine, and for several days had not risen from it.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus at least did it seem to me, though not to others.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus at least did it seem to me, though not to others.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus at least did it seem to me, though not to others.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One occupied a bunk right next to mine, and for several days had not risen from it.
mirthfulnessnoun
great merriment
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One occupied a bunk right next to mine, and for several days had not risen from it.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus at least did it seem to me, though not to others.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading One occupied a bunk right next to mine, and for several days had not risen from it.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
others
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From this reading Thus at least did it seem to me, though not to others.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading One occupied a bunk right next to mine, and for several days had not risen from it.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading One occupied a bunk right next to mine, and for several days had not risen from it.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thus at least did it seem to me, though not to others.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading One occupied a bunk right next to mine, and for several days had not risen from it.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But an event occurred about this period, which, in removing by far the most pitiable cases of suffering, tended to make less grating to my feelings the subsequent conduct of the crew.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus at least did it seem to me, though not to others.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus at least did it seem to me, though not to others.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus at least did it seem to me, though not to others.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL OF TWO OF THE CREW The mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading We had been at sea about twenty days, when two of the sick who had rapidly grown worse, died one night within an hour of each other.
