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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 I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
abyss
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
afterwards
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
arm
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
arms
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I proceed with my narrative as I did before I commenced my daily notes.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I proceed with my narrative as I did before I commenced my daily notes.
board
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From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
boiling
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
burning
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
call
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From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
carried
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
cast
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From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
certain
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
clutching
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
commenced
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company
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
courageous
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
causing pain or showing no kindness
From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
daily
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death
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
determination
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I proceed with my narrative as I did before I commenced my daily notes.
down
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
ends
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From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
escaped
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
expanse
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
faithfulnounUS /ˈfaithful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
far
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
felt
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
Hans
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
happened
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From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
happily
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From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
HerenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
Icelander
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
impossible
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From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
Journal
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From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
laid
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
narrative
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notes
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From this reading I proceed with my narrative as I did before I commenced my daily notes.
now
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From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
out
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
owing
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
place
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From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
powerful
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
precipitated
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
proceed
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From this reading I proceed with my narrative as I did before I commenced my daily notes.
Professor
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
raft
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From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
reach
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
REVERSED
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From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
rocky
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From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
sand
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
savednounUS /saved/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
say
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From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
shock
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From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
shore
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From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
some
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
terriblenounUS /ˈterrible/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
then
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
uncle
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From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
violently
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
voyage
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From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
waves
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The courageous Icelander then carried me in his powerful arms, far out of the reach of the waves, and laid me down upon a burning expanse of sand, where I found myself some time afterwards in the company of my uncle, the Professor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
wholly
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I proceed with my narrative as I did before I commenced my daily notes.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What happened when the terrible shock took place, when the raft was cast upon the rocky shore, it would be impossible for me now to say.
wreck
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From this reading OUR ROUTE REVERSED Here ends what I call "My Journal" of our voyage on board the raft, which journal was happily saved from the wreck.
yawning
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From this reading I felt myself precipitated violently into the boiling waves, and if I escaped from a certain and cruel death, it was wholly owing to the determination of the faithful Hans, who, clutching me by the arm, saved me from the yawning abyss.
