1,1897
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From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
AbundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
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 A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
CruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
deliversverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərz/
third-person singular of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
Devonport
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From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
five-pound
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From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
FriendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
inclosed
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From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
NorthwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
PerilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
provisions-An
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From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
Slocum
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From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
SpraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
StraitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
subjoinverb
add to the end
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading All success to you.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
TasmanianounUS /ˌtæzˈmeɪniə/
an Australian state on the island of Tasmania
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
testimonialnounUS /ˌtestəˈmoʊniəl/
something that serves as evidence
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
Torres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading A testimonial from a lady--Cruising round Tasmania--The skipper delivers his first lecture on the voyage--Abundant provisions-An inspection of the _Spray_ for safety at Devonport--Again at Sydney--Northward bound for Torres Strait--An amateur shipwreck--Friends on the Australian coast--Perils of a coral sea.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading February 1,1897, on returning to my vessel I found waiting for me the letter of sympathy which I subjoin:
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A lady sends Mr. Slocum the inclosed five-pound note as a token of her appreciation of his bravery in crossing the wide seas on so small a boat, and all alone, without human sympathy to help when danger threatened.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading To this day I do not know who wrote it or to whom I am indebted for the generous gift it contained.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading All success to you.
