AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
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 "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
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From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
CHRISTIANadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
COLLISIONnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
COULDmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
DOauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
helplessadjectiveUS /ˈhelpləs/
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I rather like her wild, rough moods.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I rather like her wild, rough moods.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "I rather like her wild, rough moods.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading "I rather like her wild, rough moods.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "I rather like her wild, rough moods.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
SEAnounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
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 It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading COLLISION AT SEA--WHAT A CHRISTIAN COULD DO On the morning of the fourth day, as the sea had become more calm, the ladies ventured upon deck for a short time.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "I rather like her wild, rough moods.
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 Gregory immediately joined them and complimented their courage in coming out during a winter voyage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Nature and I are friends all the year round," said Annie, with a faint attempt at a smile, for she was still sick and faint.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It has been a great trial to my patience to lie in my berth, helpless and miserable from what you well term a 'prosaic malady,' when I was longing to see the ocean.
