adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
aerostat
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From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
dizzinessnounUS /ˈdɪzinəs/
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
drag-rope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
Featherwit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
foilingnounUS /ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/
an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
ReadilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
realising
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From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This took but a few seconds, comparatively speaking, though, doubtless, each moment seemed an age to the rescued stranger.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Despite their very natural excitement, caused by this peril and its foiling, Professor Featherwit retained nearly all his customary coolness and presence of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Then the professor slowed his ship, looking around in order to determine upon the wisest route to take.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For one thing, it would be severe work to draw the stranger bodily up and into the aerostat.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Readily realising that after such a grim ordeal would almost certainly come a powerful revulsion, his first aim was to swing the stranger far enough away from the whirlpool to give him a fair chance for life, in case he should fall, through dizziness or physical collapse, from the end of the drag-rope.
