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From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
ABANDONverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
aggravatingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
making worse
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
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 The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An insubordinate crew would render us powerless indeed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading An insubordinate crew would render us powerless indeed.
CURTISnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
DECEMBERnounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading An insubordinate crew would render us powerless indeed.
insubordinateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
not submissive to authority
From this reading An insubordinate crew would render us powerless indeed.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
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 Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
perishingverbUS /ˈperɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading An insubordinate crew would render us powerless indeed.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
pumpsnounUS /pʌmps/
plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading An insubordinate crew would render us powerless indeed.
RESOLVESnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
SHIPverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An insubordinate crew would render us powerless indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
water-logged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
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 ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Our situation was rapidly becoming as terrible as it had been when the fire was raging in the midst of us; and the prospect of being swallowed by the devouring billows was no less formidable than that of perishing in the flames.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ship became so water-logged and heavy that she hardly rose at all to the waves, which consequently often washed over the deck and contributed their part toward aggravating our case.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading CURTIS RESOLVES TO ABANDON THE SHIP DECEMBER 4.--The first attempt at mutiny being thus happily suppressed, it is to be hoped that Curtis will succeed as well in future.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Throughout the night the pumps were kept, without respite, steadily at work, but without producing the least sensible benefit.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An insubordinate crew would render us powerless indeed.
