Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

later than; following

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

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

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The First Mate, by Harry Collingwood.

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From this reading The First Mate, by Harry Collingwood.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

divisible by two

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The First Mate, by Harry Collingwood.

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From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading The First Mate, by Harry Collingwood.

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

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

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

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From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

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From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The First Mate, by Harry Collingwood.

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From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

plural of “miss” — a young female

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

to extremes

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

on the contrary

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

a wrecked ship (or a part of one)

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

in the near future

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

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

From this reading The First Mate, by Harry Collingwood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

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

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

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From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

at the time that

From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.

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

From this reading After that there are an attack by pirates, a shipwreck, an attack by hostile natives, all of which Leigh does his best to cope with.

which person or people

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

belonging to which person

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There are numerous disasters in this story, with the First Mate's death occurring soon after the start of the book, and Leigh's promotion to the position.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The hero of this story is Walter Leigh, who takes a job as second mate aboard a gasoline-powered yacht owned by a Mrs Vansittart, whose husband is an American industrialist.

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From this reading Julius Vansittart is a rather nasty 12-year-old, who, despite his life being saved by Leigh, when he had fallen overboard, hates the English, and never misses an opportunity of being as unpleasant as possible, even to the point of stupidity.