adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was necessary, however, to act with decision, and Peters and myself went upon deck.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
battle-lantern
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From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
billetsnounUS /ˈbɪləts/
plural of “billet” — a short personal letter
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
bulwarks
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From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
companion-way
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From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
creptverbUS /krept/
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It was necessary, however, to act with decision, and Peters and myself went upon deck.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It was necessary, however, to act with decision, and Peters and myself went upon deck.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was necessary, however, to act with decision, and Peters and myself went upon deck.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary, however, to act with decision, and Peters and myself went upon deck.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
looking-glass
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From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary, however, to act with decision, and Peters and myself went upon deck.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading It was necessary, however, to act with decision, and Peters and myself went upon deck.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
tremour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was necessary, however, to act with decision, and Peters and myself went upon deck.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We there found everything safe, and, keeping close to the bulwarks, the three of us crept to the cabin companion-way.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was necessary, however, to act with decision, and Peters and myself went upon deck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading We found no difficulty in getting a full view of the interior of the cabin through the cracks where the hinges were placed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It was only partially closed, precautions having been taken to prevent its being suddenly pushed to from without, by means of placing billets of wood on the upper step so as to interfere with the shutting.
