27th
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From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
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 Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
AmazonnounUS /ˈæməzɑːn/
a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
Andre
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From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
CONTINUEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
Herbey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We had not long to wait.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We had not long to wait.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
thanksgivings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading We had not long to wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
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 JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading JANUARY 27th CONTINUED.--Curtis, no doubt was right The discharge from the mouth of the Amazon is enormously large, but we had probably drifted into the only spot in the Atlantic where we could find fresh water so far from land.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Then the whole of us (with the exception of Andre and his father, who remained by themselves together at the stern) clustered in a group, and kept our expectant gaze upon the horizon.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Herbey’s voice was heard pouring out fervent praise to Heaven, and we were all glad to unite our thanksgivings with hers.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet land, undoubtedly was there, and the breeze was carrying us onwards slowly but surely to our deliverance.
