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The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England
The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Harold Bindloss • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.
The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.
A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.
Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.
The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.
Line 2
The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.
Line 3
A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.
/ə weɪv ʌv ˈsnoʊi foʊm kɜːrld ʌp æz ðə baʊz went daʊn ənd ðə θrɑːb ʌv ðə prəˈpelər ˈkwɪkənd æz ðə puːp swʌŋ əˈɡenst ðə skaɪ/
Line 4
Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.
/ðen ðə ˈlɜːrtʃɪŋ hʌl ˈstedid ənd ðə klæŋ ʌv ˈendʒənz rɪˈzuːmd ɪts ˈmeʒərd biːt/
Line 5
The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Askew adjective US /əsˈkjuː/

turned or twisted toward one side

From this reading “THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
blistered verb US /ˈblɪstərd/

past form of “blister” — get blistered

From this reading “The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
buccaneer noun US /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading “THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Caribbean noun US /kərˈɪbiən/

an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream

From this reading “THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.”

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funnel noun US /ˈfʌnəl/

a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends

From this reading “The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lurching verb US /ˈlɜːrtʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading “Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
propeller noun US /prəˈpelər/

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

From this reading “A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
steamed adjective US /stiːmd/

cooked in steam

From this reading “THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

All words in this reading · 84

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AskewadjectiveUS /əsˈkjuː/

turned or twisted toward one side

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beatverbUS /biːt/

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.

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blisteredverbUS /ˈblɪstərd/

past form of “blister” — get blistered

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bowsnounUS /baʊz/

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bridge-deck

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Pending verification
BUCCANEERnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/

an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
chairnounUS /tʃer/

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
clangnounUS /klæŋ/

a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.

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clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
derricks

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

Pending verification
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
foamnounUS /foʊm/

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
funnelnounUS /ˈfʌnəl/

a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
greennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hullnounUS /hʌl/

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.

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hungverbUS /hʌŋ/

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
KitnounUS /kɪt/

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lounged

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Pending verification
lurchingverbUS /ˈlɜːrtʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mastsnounUS /mæsts/

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.

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NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/

according to the clock

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
paintverbUS /peɪnt/

make a painting

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/

a perceptual structure

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
poopnounUS /puːp/

obscene terms for feces

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

Velmora curated lexicon
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
skynounUS /skaɪ/

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
steadiedadjectiveUS /ˈstedid/

made steady or constant

From this reading Then the lurching hull steadied and the clang of engines resumed its measured beat.

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steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/

cooked in steam

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
swellverbUS /swel/

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

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swungverbUS /swʌŋ/

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

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throbverbUS /θrɑːb/

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/

displeasing to the senses

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

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undulations

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

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uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE OLD BUCCANEER It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and Kit Askew lounged in a chair on the bridge-deck as the _Rio Negro_ steamed slowly across the long swell of the Caribbean.

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wavenounUS /weɪv/

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

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wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A wave of snowy foam curled up as the bows went down and the throb of the propeller quickened as the poop swung against the sky.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The _Rio Negro_ was old and ugly, with short iron masts from which clumsy derricks hung, tall, upright funnel, and blistered, gray paint.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

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wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/

marked by wrinkles

From this reading The wrinkled undulations sparkled with reflected light in a dazzling pattern of blue and silver, and then faded to green and purple in the shadow of the ship.

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Chapter 12 of The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England by Harold Bindloss holds 181 sentences, grouped into 37 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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