AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
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 But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
BOMA
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From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
chafingnounUS /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
CongonounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡoʊ/
a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the steamer had to proceed under a decreased rate of speed.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Consequently the steamer had to proceed under a decreased rate of speed.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
everyonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Consequently the steamer had to proceed under a decreased rate of speed.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading Consequently the steamer had to proceed under a decreased rate of speed.
Randolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Consequently the steamer had to proceed under a decreased rate of speed.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
Republique
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading Consequently the steamer had to proceed under a decreased rate of speed.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Consequently the steamer had to proceed under a decreased rate of speed.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
STRANGEadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Consequently the steamer had to proceed under a decreased rate of speed.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING IN BOMA The storm delayed the passage of the Republique nearly a week, in a manner that was totally unexpected by the captain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading This was tantalizing to the boys, and also to Randolph Rover, for everyone wished to get ashore, to start up the Congo as early as possible.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But all the chafing in the world could not help matters, and they were forced to take things as they came.
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading The fierce waves, running mountain high, wrenched the screw and it was found next to impossible to repair the accident.
