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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 Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
action
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
very surprised
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
beat
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From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
belt
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
board
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From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
buckled
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
came
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From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
Chantor
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From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
character
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From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
Chateaugay
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
Christy
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
commander
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
door
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From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
Dornoch
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
doubt
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From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
EASY
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
evidently
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
few
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From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
gave
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From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
Gilfleur
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From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
held
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
hit
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
idle
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
indicated
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
intend
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
intended
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
moments
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From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
observe
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From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
officer
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From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
other
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From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
Passford
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
position
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
preparations
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From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
prepared
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
purpose
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
quarters
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From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
ready
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
regard
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From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
remain
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
revolvers
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
room
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From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
seaman
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From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
serve
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
shot
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
somewhat
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From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
stateroom
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
station
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From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
steamer
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From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
sufficiently
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
sword
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
there
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From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
use
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
VICTORY
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
volunteer
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
