AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
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 For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
flooredadjectiveUS /flɔːrd/
provided with a floor
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
GALEnounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
Jule
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
latitudesnounUS /ˈlætətuːdz/
plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
Marquesas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
racernounUS /ˈreɪsər/
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
sailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
sparverbUS /spɑːr/
furnish with spars
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
spicyadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsi/
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
stintnounUS /stɪnt/
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
TahitinounUS /təˈhiːti/
an island in the south Pacific; the most important island in French Polynesia; made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson and Paul Gauguin
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
TradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
tropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
troughnounUS /trɔːf/
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
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 We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER A GALE The mild blue weather we enjoyed after leaving the Marquesas gradually changed as we ran farther south and approached Tahiti.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In these generally tranquil seas, the wind sometimes blows with great violence; though, as every sailor knows, a spicy gale in the tropic latitudes of the Pacific is far different from a tempest in the howling North Atlantic.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For all this, the mate carried sail without stint; and as for brave little Jule, she stood up to it well; and though once in a while floored in the trough of a sea, sprang to her keel again and showed play.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading We soon found ourselves battling with the waves, while the before mild Trades, like a woman roused, blew fiercely, but still warmly, in our face.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Every old timber groaned—every spar buckled—every chafed cord strained; and yet, spite of all, she plunged on her way like a racer.
