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From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
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From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
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 As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
Andre
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From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
CATCHverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
DECEMBERnounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
diminutionnounUS /ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/
change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
FISHnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
Herbey
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From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
Letourneur
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From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The night passed quietly.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading The night passed quietly.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
SUPPLYverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
top-mast
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From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
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 As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
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 To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the raft was not very heavily laden the waves did not break over it at all, and we were consequently able to keep ourselves perfectly dry.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading For my own part, worn out with the fatigue of the long watch in the top-mast, I slept for several hours; M. Letourneur and Andre did the same, and Miss Herbey obtained sufficient rest to relieve the tired expression that her countenance had lately being wearing.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To say the truth, it was far better for us that the sea should remain somewhat boisterous, for any diminution in the swell of the waves would indicate that the wind had dropped, and it was with a feeling of regret that when the morning came I had to note down "weather calm" in my journal.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading WE CATCH A SUPPLY OF FISH DECEMBER 8 to 17.--When night came we wrapped ourselves in our sails.
