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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
Action
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
ahead
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From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
also
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
Apparently
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From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
award
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
away
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From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
better
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From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
caution
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From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
close
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
Commander
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
conspicuous
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
crewnounUS /crew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
Cross
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
curiosity
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From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
displayed
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
drewnounUS /drew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
E
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
effective
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
enemy
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From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
excitement
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
finally
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From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
gallantry
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
got
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From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
hope
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
hour
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
immediately
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
King
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
Lieutenant
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
Majesty
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
men
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
miles
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From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
minelaying-submarine
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From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
Naval
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
Officers
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
parallel
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
passagenounUS /ˈpassage/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The remainder of the voyage passed uneventfully.
pleasednounUS /ˈpleased/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
Prize
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
promoted
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
range
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
rank
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
recognition
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
remainder
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From this reading The remainder of the voyage passed uneventfully.
Reserve
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
Royal
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
Saunders
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
seen
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From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
sighted
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From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
southward
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From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
Stations
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
steered
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
submarine
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
surface
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From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
Temporary
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
tense
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
two
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From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
uneventfully
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From this reading The remainder of the voyage passed uneventfully.
Victoria
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
voyage
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From this reading The remainder of the voyage passed uneventfully.
W
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From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
waited
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From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
