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From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
BECOMESverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
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 FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
DELIRIOUSadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why do they give themselves such trouble?
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
Falsten
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From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
FLAYPOLE
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From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
imaginesnounUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənz/
plural of “imago” — (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
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 Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
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 raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Why do they give themselves such trouble?
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading Why not let the few frail planks part asunder, and allow the ocean to terminate our miserable existence?
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Why do they give themselves such trouble?
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why do they give themselves such trouble?
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
To-day
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From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Why do they give themselves such trouble?
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
unquestionableadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbəl/
incapable of being questioned
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To-day the breeze has dropped entirely, but the heavy swell is still upon the sea, and is an unquestionable sign that a tempest has been raging at no great distance.
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 raft labors hard against the waves, and Curtis, Falsten, and the boatswain, employ the little energy that remains to them in strengthening the joints.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why do they give themselves such trouble?
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading FLAYPOLE BECOMES DELIRIOUS JANUARY 24.--I have inquired more than once of Curtis if he has the faintest idea to what quarter of the Atlantic we have drifted, and each time he has been unable to give me a decided answer, though from his general observation of the direction of the wind and currents he imagines that we have been carried westward, that is to say, toward the land.
