AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
Abe
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From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
Abercrombie
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From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
airshipsnounUS /ˈerʃɪps/
plural of “airship” — a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
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 A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
BlessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
bombardedverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdɪd/
past form of “bombard” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
CLOUDverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
EarthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
forerunnernounUS /ˈfɔːrʌnər/
a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
FRIGHTENEDadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
INDIANadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
it's
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From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
manipulatingverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
Ned
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From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
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 A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
pelletsnounUS /ˈpeləts/
plural of “pellet” — a small sphere
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
pullverbUS /pʊl/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
REDnounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am sure that this storm is but the forerunner of some dire calamity!" declared Mr. Parker.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading A FRIGHTENED INDIAN The violence of the hail storm, the clatter of the frozen pellets as they bombarded the airship, the rolling, swaying motion of the craft as Tom endeavored to send it aloft, all combined to throw the passengers of the RED CLOUD into a state of panic.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Bless my very existence!" cried Mr. Damon, "this is almost as bad as when we were caught in the hurricane at Earthquake Island!"
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'm afraid it's all up with us," came from Abe Abercrombie, as he looked about for some way of escape.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think you can pull us through, Tom?" asked Ned Newton, who, not having had much experience in airships had yet to learn Tom's skill in manipulating them.