6th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The raft is a very solid structure.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
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 Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
bowspritnoun
a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
Chancellor'snounUS /ˈtʃænsələrz/
possessive form of “chancellor” — the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading The “Chancellor’s” last day, we felt, had come.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The “Chancellor’s” last day, we felt, had come.
CONTINUEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The “Chancellor’s” last day, we felt, had come.
DECEMBERnounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The “Chancellor’s” last day, we felt, had come.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The raft is a very solid structure.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The “Chancellor’s” last day, we felt, had come.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
main-top
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
obliquelyadverbUS /əˈbliːkli/
to, toward or at one side
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
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 Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The raft is a very solid structure.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The raft is a very solid structure.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The raft is a very solid structure.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Fortunately the raft was all but finished, and unless Curtis preferred to wait till morning we should be able to embark in the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
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 The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
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 main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DECEMBER 6th CONTINUED.--The “Chancellor” no longer maintained her equilibrium; we felt that she was gradually going down, and her hull was probably breaking up.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The main-top was already only ten feet above the water, whilst the bowsprit, with the exception of the extreme end, that rose obliquely from the waves, was entirely covered.
