adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
agroundadjectiveUS /əˈɡraʊnd/
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Its force and direction determined each fresh choice of ground.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Its force and direction determined each fresh choice of ground.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Its force and direction determined each fresh choice of ground.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Its force and direction determined each fresh choice of ground.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
estuariesnounUS /ˈestʃuːeriz/
plural of “estuary” — the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
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From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Its force and direction determined each fresh choice of ground.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Its force and direction determined each fresh choice of ground.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Its force and direction determined each fresh choice of ground.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its force and direction determined each fresh choice of ground.
lairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
MeaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
threadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
veeringnounUS /ˈvɪrɪŋ/
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading If it was high and northerly we explored the inner fastnesses; in moderate intervals the exterior fringe, darting when surprised into whatever lair was most convenient.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was a life of toil, exposure, and peril; a struggle against odds, too; for wild autumnal weather was the rule, with the wind backing and veering between the south-west and north-west, and only for two placid days blowing gently from the east, the safe quarter for this region.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading During every hour of daylight and many of darkness, sailing or anchored, aground or afloat, in rain and shine, wind and calm, we studied the bed of the estuaries, and practised ourselves in threading the network of channels; holding no communication with the land and rarely approaching it.
WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Meaning of our Work Nothing happened during the next ten days to disturb us at our work.
