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A boy's voyage round the world
A boy's voyage round the world

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of A boy's voyage round the world is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Samuel Smiles • Curated US English Learning Edition
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FLYING SOUTH.
FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.
_3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A boy's voyage round the world

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of A boy's voyage round the world is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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FLYING SOUTH.
/ˈflaɪɪŋ saʊθ/
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FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.
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_3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.
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Who is this?
/huː ɪz ðɪs/
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What is he?
/wʌt ɪz hiː/

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amusements noun US /əˈmjuːzmənts/

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading “FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.”

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cape noun US /keɪp/

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading “FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.”

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climbing noun US /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading “FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.”

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handling noun US /ˈhændlɪŋ/

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading “FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.”

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Lighthouse noun US /ˈlaɪthaʊs/

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading “_3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.”

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mizen noun US /ˈmaɪzən/

third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy

From this reading “FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.”

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passengers noun US /ˈpæsəndʒərz/

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

From this reading “FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.”

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ship's noun US /ʃɪps/

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading “FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.”

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3rd

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From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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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 FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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AMUSEMENTSnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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ANTONIO

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From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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BOARDnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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CAPEnounUS /keɪp/

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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CLIMBINGnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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DEnounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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DOWNadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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Eddystone

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From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

Pending verification
FELLOW-PASSENGERS

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

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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FINEadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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FLYINGadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading FLYING SOUTH.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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HANDLINGnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading What is he?

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HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Who is this?

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ISLANDSnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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LIFEnounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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LighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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LikeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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LINEnounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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MIZENnounUS /ˈmaɪzən/

third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/

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

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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PROGRESSnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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RUNverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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SAN

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From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/

only a very short time before

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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SHIPverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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SHIP'SnounUS /ʃɪps/

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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SOUTHnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading FLYING SOUTH.

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stocknounUS /stɑːk/

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/

express a supposition

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Who is this?

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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VERD

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From this reading FELLOW-PASSENGERS--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP--PROGRESS OF THE SHIP--HER HANDLING--A FINE RUN DOWN TO THE LINE--SHIP'S AMUSEMENTS--CLIMBING THE MIZEN--THE CAPE DE VERD ISLANDS--SAN ANTONIO.

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voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/

an act of traveling by water

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

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WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What is he?

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _3rd March._--Like all passengers, I suppose, who come together on board ship for a long voyage, we had scarcely passed the Eddystone Lighthouse before we began to take stock of each other.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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Words and structures a reader meets early in A boy's voyage round the world, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Edited
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A boy's voyage round the world; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Samuel
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A boy's voyage round the world; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Smiles
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A boy's voyage round the world; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A boy's voyage round the world; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.