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The Young Marooners on the Florida Coast
The Young Marooners on the Florida Coast

Chapter III

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MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.
Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.
The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.
It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.
Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.
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The Young Marooners on the Florida Coast

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The Young Marooners on the Florida Coast is here in full — 89 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.
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Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.
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The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.
/ðə ˈoʊnli ˈɪnsədənt ʌv ˈɪntrəst ðæt əˈkɜːrd ˈdʊrɪŋ ðɪs pɑːrt ʌv ðə ˈvɔɪədʒ wɑːz ə fraɪt rəˈsiːvd baɪ ˈmeri ənd fræŋk/
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It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.
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Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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inconvenience noun US /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading “Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.”

looming verb US /ˈluːmɪŋ/

-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading “MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.”

nautilus noun US /ˈnɔːtələs/

a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power

From this reading “MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.”

rudder noun US /ˈrʌdər/

a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes

From this reading “Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.”

shark noun US /ʃɑːrk/

any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading “MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.”

starboard noun US /ˈstɑːrbərd/

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading “MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.”

tampa noun US /ˈtæmpə/

a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading “MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.”

unaccustomed adjective US /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading “Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

partially recovered adverb + adjective

In this reading “It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.”

occurred during verb + particle counted as “occur during”

In this reading “The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.”

thirty hours noun + noun

In this reading “MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.”

in consequence preposition + noun

In this reading “MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.”

for six preposition + noun

In this reading “MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/

acted upon; influenced

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

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 Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

ARRIVALnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

barnounUS /bɑːr/

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

bednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

boatnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

CARY'S

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

CHICKENSnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

DirectlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/

without deviation

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

eddied

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/

a movement into or inward

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

foamed

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

FRANKadjectiveUS /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

frightnounUS /fraɪt/

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

gleenounUS /ɡliː/

great merriment

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

Harold

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

hungverbUS /hʌŋ/

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/

a single distinct event

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

indispositionnoun

a slight illness

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

LOOMINGverbUS /ˈluːmɪŋ/

-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

MOTHERnounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

NAUTILUSnounUS /ˈnɔːtələs/

a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/

freed from illness or injury

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

uttered with a trill

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/

a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

SAW-FISH

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/

only a very short time before

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

seanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

SHARKnounUS /ʃɑːrk/

any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/

for a short time

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

STARBOARDnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

TAMPAnounUS /ˈtæmpə/

a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Directly over head hung the jolly boat, and beneath them the water foamed and eddied round the rudder.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

TOMnounUS /tɑːm/

male cat

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

TROUTnounUS /traʊt/

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Indeed, all the passengers, except Harold, suffered in turn this usual inconvenience of persons unaccustomed to the sea.

voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/

an act of traveling by water

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The only incident of interest that occurred during this part of the voyage, was a fright received by Mary and Frank.

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 MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was as follows: Having partially recovered from their indisposition, they were engaged with childish glee in fishing from the stern windows.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading MOTHER CARY’S CHICKENS--FISHING FOR TROUT--SAW-FISH--FRANK AND THE SHARK---LOOMING---TOM STARBOARD--THE NAUTILUS--ARRIVAL AT TAMPA Mary and Frank were affected with sea sickness shortly after entering the rough and rolling water on the bar, and having, in consequence, retired early to bed, they scarcely rose for six and thirty hours.

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