adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
ALSOadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading TICKLER; ALSO, OF THE LANDING AT BUZABUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER STRANGE AND AMUSING THINGS.
AMUSINGadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading TICKLER; ALSO, OF THE LANDING AT BUZABUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER STRANGE AND AMUSING THINGS.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE GENERAL'S RECOVERY, AND HIS INTERVIEW WITH MR.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TICKLER; ALSO, OF THE LANDING AT BUZABUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER STRANGE AND AMUSING THINGS.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
BUZABUB
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From this reading TICKLER; ALSO, OF THE LANDING AT BUZABUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER STRANGE AND AMUSING THINGS.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
emulateverbUS /ˈemjəleɪt/
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
GENERAL'SnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading OF THE GENERAL'S RECOVERY, AND HIS INTERVIEW WITH MR.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE GENERAL'S RECOVERY, AND HIS INTERVIEW WITH MR.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
INTERVIEWverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading OF THE GENERAL'S RECOVERY, AND HIS INTERVIEW WITH MR.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
LANDINGnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading TICKLER; ALSO, OF THE LANDING AT BUZABUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER STRANGE AND AMUSING THINGS.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading OF THE GENERAL'S RECOVERY, AND HIS INTERVIEW WITH MR.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE GENERAL'S RECOVERY, AND HIS INTERVIEW WITH MR.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
OTHERadjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading TICKLER; ALSO, OF THE LANDING AT BUZABUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER STRANGE AND AMUSING THINGS.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
RECOVERYnounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading OF THE GENERAL'S RECOVERY, AND HIS INTERVIEW WITH MR.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
scuppersnounUS /ˈskʌpərz/
plural of “scupper” — drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
self-satisfactionnoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
STRANGEadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading TICKLER; ALSO, OF THE LANDING AT BUZABUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER STRANGE AND AMUSING THINGS.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE GENERAL'S RECOVERY, AND HIS INTERVIEW WITH MR.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
THINGSnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading TICKLER; ALSO, OF THE LANDING AT BUZABUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER STRANGE AND AMUSING THINGS.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
TICKLERnoun
a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done
From this reading TICKLER; ALSO, OF THE LANDING AT BUZABUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER STRANGE AND AMUSING THINGS.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
VARIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading TICKLER; ALSO, OF THE LANDING AT BUZABUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER STRANGE AND AMUSING THINGS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thus he addressed them as he rose to his feet, with evident self-satisfaction, and believing in his heart that a man was as much to be praised for what he attempted as for what he achieved.
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading OF THE GENERAL'S RECOVERY, AND HIS INTERVIEW WITH MR.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading WHEN the general was sufficiently recovered from the effects of the fall, he began thanking heaven that it was no worse, and inquiring of the officers who stood around him, each trying to emulate the other in offering him consolation, whether any of his predecessors had been thrown into the scuppers in this manner.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may say there was a lack of skill, gentlemen; but I at least gave you a taste of my courage, which is something in these days."
