15th
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From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
20th
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From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
AmongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
cannot
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From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
cross-beams
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From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
Dowlas
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From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
NOVEMBERnounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
picrate
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From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
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 They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
superficiallyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərfɪʃəli/
in a superficial manner
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOVEMBER 15th to 20th.--The examination of the hold has at last been made.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading They found that the deck and the cross-beams that supported it had been much less injured than they expected, and the thick, heavy planks had only been scorched very superficially.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amongst the first things that were found was the case of picrate, perfectly intact; having neither been injured by the water, nor of course reached by the flames.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why it was not at once pitched into the sea I cannot say; but it was merely conveyed to the extremity of the island, and there it remains.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading While they were below, Curtis and Dowlas made themselves acquainted with the full extent of the mischief that had been done by the conflagration.
