adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
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 In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
BanksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
corenounUS /kɔːr/
a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEWS FROM THE NAUTILUS.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
NAUTILUSnounUS /ˈnɔːtələs/
a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
From this reading NEWS FROM THE NAUTILUS.
NEWSnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS FROM THE NAUTILUS.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
SennettnounUS /ˈsenɪt/
United States filmmaker (born in Canada) noted for slapstick movies (1880-1960)
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS FROM THE NAUTILUS.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In fact, it was all "too lucky," as old Captain Sennett of the Nautilus growled occasionally, he being, like all sailors, superstitious to the core, and "fond of his blow," as the crew put it.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
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 The weather was fine and tranquil for March, and the fish fairly asking to be taken.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the fleet to which the Nautilus belonged reached the Banks, everything seemed exceptionally propitious.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They made a "big haul," with which they put into port, and after disposing of it started out again, only to make a trip as disastrous as the former had been fortunate.
