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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 He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
addednounUS /added/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
all
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From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
berthnounUS /bɜrθ/
a job or position on a ship
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
board
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From this reading He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
Chantor
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From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
CHATEAUGAY
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
Christy
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
commander
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "He is evidently a Frenchman," continued the captain.
cook
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From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
DEPARTURE
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
dressed
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From this reading He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
else
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
enough
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
evidently
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From this reading "He is evidently a Frenchman," continued the captain.
find
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
French
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From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
Frenchman
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From this reading "He is evidently a Frenchman," continued the captain.
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
get
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From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
handsomenounUS /ˈhandsome/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
hurry
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From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
knew
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
laughing
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From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
letter
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
like
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From this reading He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
man
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From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
Napoleon
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From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
person
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
position
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
probably
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
profession
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From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
quality
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
repliednounUS /replied/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
room
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
said
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From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
sort
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From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
speak
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From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
steerage
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
steward
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From this reading "For all that, I did not know but that he might be a French cook, a steward, or something of that sort," added Captain Chantor, laughing.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
there
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
two
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From this reading He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
valises
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From this reading He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
very
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From this reading He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
waist
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
ward
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
way
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From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was dressed like a gentleman, and brought two very handsome valises on board with him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE CHATEAUGAY The commander told Christy that he would probably find the person who had brought the letter to him in the waist, for he knew nothing of his quality, position, or anything else about him, and he did not know where to berth him, though there was room enough in the ward room or the steerage.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He is a man who is said to be a Napoleon in his profession; but I will tell you all about him after we get under way, for I am in a hurry to speak with him," replied Christy.
