adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
BloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
etceteras
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From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
Feejee
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From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
horrifyverbUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪ/
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/
intense and profound fear
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
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 I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
negotiateverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
RetrospectivenounUS /ˌretrəˈspektɪv/
an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
UnpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
VariousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But I was now resolved that I would run away the very first island we should land at, and commit myself to the hospitality of the natives rather than remain an hour longer than I could help in the pirate schooner.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bloody Bill is communicative and sagacious--Unpleasant prospects--Retrospective meditations interrupted by volcanic agency--The pirates negotiate with a Feejee chief--Various etceteras that are calculated to surprise and horrify.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was many days after the events just narrated ere I recovered a little of my wonted spirits.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Fortunately he took so little notice of me that he did not observe my changed feelings towards him, otherwise it might have been worse for me.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I could not shake off the feeling for a long time that I was in a frightful dream, and the sight of our captain filled me with so much horror that I kept out of his way as much as my duties about the cabin would permit.
