15th
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From this reading OCTOBER 15th to OCTOBER 18th.--The wind is still in the north-east.
18th
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From this reading OCTOBER 15th to OCTOBER 18th.--The wind is still in the north-east.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
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 There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I have an uneasy consciousness that something is not quite right.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
Chancellor'snounUS /ˈtʃænsələrz/
possessive form of “chancellor” — the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But I have an uneasy consciousness that something is not quite right.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
hatchesnounUS /ˈhætʃɪz/
plural of “hatch” — the production of young from an egg
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
hatchways
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From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I have an uneasy consciousness that something is not quite right.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
hermeticallyadverbUS /hərˈmetɪkəli/
in an airtight manner
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I have an uneasy consciousness that something is not quite right.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OCTOBER 15th to OCTOBER 18th.--The wind is still in the north-east.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OCTOBER 15th to OCTOBER 18th.--The wind is still in the north-east.
Letourneur's
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From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
mutinousadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtənəs/
disposed to or in a state of mutiny
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading OCTOBER 15th to OCTOBER 18th.--The wind is still in the north-east.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I have an uneasy consciousness that something is not quite right.
OCTOBERnounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading OCTOBER 15th to OCTOBER 18th.--The wind is still in the north-east.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But I have an uneasy consciousness that something is not quite right.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading But I have an uneasy consciousness that something is not quite right.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But I have an uneasy consciousness that something is not quite right.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading OCTOBER 15th to OCTOBER 18th.--The wind is still in the north-east.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I have an uneasy consciousness that something is not quite right.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OCTOBER 15th to OCTOBER 18th.--The wind is still in the north-east.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OCTOBER 15th to OCTOBER 18th.--The wind is still in the north-east.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading But I have an uneasy consciousness that something is not quite right.
unprejudicedadjective
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should the hatchways be so hermetically closed as though a mutinous crew was imprisoned between decks?
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading OCTOBER 15th to OCTOBER 18th.--The wind is still in the north-east.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I cannot help thinking too that there is something in the sailors so constantly standing in groups and breaking off their talk so suddenly whenever we approach; and several times I have caught the word “hatches” which arrested M. Letourneur’s attention on the night of the disturbance.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There is no change in the “Chancellor’s” course, and to an unprejudiced eye all would appear to be going on as usual.
