used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
any thing at all
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
Cap'n
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From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
casksnounUS /kæsks/
plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
the act of departing
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
ElephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
flimsyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmzi/
lacking solidity or strength
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
the act of departing
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
HerculeanadjectiveUS /hərˈkjuːliən/
displaying superhuman strength or power
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
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 Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
the force of workers available
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
used to form the superlative
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
Pem
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From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
RAIDERSnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
rescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
except for; apart from
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
screechingnounUS /ˈskriːtʃɪŋ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
shacksnounUS /ʃæks/
plural of “shack” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
possessing sweep
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
try-works
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From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE RAIDERS Meanwhile, upon Elephant Island, things had not been going well.
at the time that
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, on the third day came the terrific storm which had prevented the rescuing party from returning.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For the first two days after the departure of Cap’n Pem and his boat, the work of killing and boiling had gone on as usual, although on a smaller scale owing to the lack of men.
wreckagenounUS /ˈrekədʒ/
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
From this reading By dint of incredible exertions they had managed to construct a rude shelter from the wreckage and had saved the rest of the oil and most of the supplies; but when the storm finally abated, the drenched, tired and shivering men looked upon a scene of desolation.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading Within a few hours after the screeching, howling gale had first burst upon the island, the flimsy shacks, erected for summer weather, had been completely wrecked; the tremendous seas had swept far up the beach and had carried away the try-works and had smashed and broached many of the casks of oil, and Mike and his men had been compelled to perform Herculean labors to save anything from the fury of the tempest.
