Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
able
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
administered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
adventure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
aloud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
amusement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
awning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
Bella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
berthnounUS /bɜrθ/
a job or position on a ship
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
bookcases
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
brains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
cabin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
Cape
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
champagne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
Charke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of Stephen Charke she saw, of course, a good deal, as it was natural she should do.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of Stephen Charke she saw, of course, a good deal, as it was natural she should do.
cups
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
deal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of Stephen Charke she saw, of course, a good deal, as it was natural she should do.
deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
delicacies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
devour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of Stephen Charke she saw, of course, a good deal, as it was natural she should do.
drawing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
due
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
Emperor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
Emperor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
ensign
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
fairnounUS /fair/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
fashionable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
fat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
flat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
forefoot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
forthcoming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
girl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
glasses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
GoodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
got
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
head
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
histories
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
home
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
Hope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
hours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of Stephen Charke she saw, of course, a good deal, as it was natural she should do.
lain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
large
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
listen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
love-stories
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
lover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
mahogany
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
marine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
meditate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
meeting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
mizzen-mast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
Moon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
motherly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
much
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
natural
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of Stephen Charke she saw, of course, a good deal, as it was natural she should do.
nearer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
neat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
north
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
note
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
novel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
novelists
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
occurred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
OCEAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
odd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
once
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
own
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
parts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
perhaps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
plunge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
Pooley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
pore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
possessed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
provided
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
reach
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
read
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
reading
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
rich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
romantic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
roomy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
sapphire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
saw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of Stephen Charke she saw, of course, a good deal, as it was natural she should do.
scarcely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
sea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
set
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
sheeted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of Stephen Charke she saw, of course, a good deal, as it was natural she should do.
sit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
Sometimes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
Soon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
soup
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
speed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
staff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
Stephen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of Stephen Charke she saw, of course, a good deal, as it was natural she should do.
stretched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
succulent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
too
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
topsails
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
travelling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
turn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
uncle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
vivid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
voyages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
WAIF
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
wife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon--after the first two days had passed, during which time Bella had lain flat in her berth in the large roomy cabin provided for her by her uncle, while his wife had administered to her odd glasses of champagne, little cups of rich, succulent soup, and such like delicacies--the girl was able to reach the deck.
wild
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
world
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes, too, she would read aloud a novel to Mrs. Pooley, who, perhaps because she was good and motherly, and fat, would listen to nothing but the most romantic love-stories which the vivid brains of fashionable novelists could turn out; though, when alone, and reading for her own amusement, Bella would pore over books of adventure in wild parts of the world, or devour some of the histories of marine voyages which her uncle possessed in his neat mahogany bookcases below.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading 'AN OCEAN WAIF' From the time the men had sheeted home the topsails as the _Emperor of the Moon_ got under way until now when, having left the Cape of Good Hope behind her, she was travelling through the water at a very fair speed and with her head set due north, scarcely anything had occurred much worthy of note.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And, once there and under an awning stretched from the ensign staff to past the mizzen-mast, she would sit and meditate for hours on the forthcoming meeting with her lover which was drawing nearer and nearer with each plunge of the Emperor's forefoot into the sapphire sea.
