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From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
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From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
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 breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
CONDITIONnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
DECEMBERnounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
disjointedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
lacking orderly continuity
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
Dowlas
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From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
good-sized
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From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
LIEUTENANTnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
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 The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
readjustedverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪd/
past form of “readjust” — adjust anew
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
requisitionnounUS /ˌrekwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
resistingverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
soliditynounUS /səˈlɪdəti/
the consistency of a solid
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
sparverbUS /spɑːr/
furnish with spars
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
WALTER'SnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
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 platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading In fact, nothing has been left undone to insure the solidity of our raft, and to render it capable of resisting the wear and tear of the wind and waves.
wedgesnounUS /ˈwedʒəz/
plural of “wedge” — any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the breeze was all in our favor it was important to make the most of it, and after Dowlas had carefully readjusted the mast, the sail was once more hoisted, and we were carried along at the rate of two or two and a half knots an hour.
wetted
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From this reading The platform of the raft has been repaired, the disjointed planks have been closed by means of ropes and wedges, and that portion of the parapet that was washed away has been replaced, so that we are no longer wetted by the waves.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading LIEUTENANT WALTER'S CONDITION DECEMBER 23 to 30.--After the storm the wind settled back into its old quarter, blowing pretty briskly from the northeast.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A new rudder, formed of a spar and a good-sized plank, has been fitted in the place of the one we lost, but with the wind in its present quarter it is in little requisition.
