Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
4th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I now had time to look about me.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
aft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
Andre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
arms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
assistance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊsən/
an officer responsible for deck crew and equipment
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
carefully
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
caught
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
climbed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
crewnounUS /crew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
Curtis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
dark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
DECEMBER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
deposited
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
distinguish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
elevated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
extreme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
Falsten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
far
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
father
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
feet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
flooded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
forecastlenounUS /ˈforecastle/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
forms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
freshen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
guided
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I now had time to look about me.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
Herbey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
hoisted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
induce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
induced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
inevitably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
insistedverbUS /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/
demanded something firmly
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
join
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
Kear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
Letourneur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
lieutenant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
listen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I now had time to look about me.
main-top
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I now had time to look about me.
Miss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
near
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
NIGHT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now had time to look about me.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
from a ship into the water
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
poop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
position
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
post
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
remainder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
remaining
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
remonstrance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
returnednounUS /ˈreturned/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
rigging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
runningnounUS /ˈrunning/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
safely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
see
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
shrouds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
spite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
starboard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
staying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
taffrail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I now had time to look about me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I now had time to look about me.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
top-masts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
washed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
waves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The night was not very dark, and I could see that Curtis had returned to his post upon the poop; whilst in the extreme aft near the taffrail, which was still above water, I could distinguish the forms of Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Miss Herbey, and Mr. Falsten The lieutenant and the boatswain were on the far end of the forecastle; the remainder of the crew in the shrouds and top-masts.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading By the assistance of his father, who carefully guided his feet up the rigging, Andre was hoisted into the main-top.
windnounUS /wind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Kear could not be induced to join him in his elevated position, in spite of being told that if the wind were to freshen she would inevitably be washed overboard by the waves; nothing could induce her to listen to remonstrance, and she insisted upon remaining on the poop, Miss Herbey, of course, staying by her side.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NIGHT OF DECEMBER 4th.--Curtis caught young Letourneur again in his arms, and running with him across the flooded deck deposited him safely in the starboard shrouds, whither his father and I climbed up beside him.
