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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 MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
able
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
absolutely
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
admire
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From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
affable
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
all
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
Baltimore
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
bearing
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
bonanza
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
campaign
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
carrying
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
central
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
certain
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
cities
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
clean
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From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
close
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
contraband
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
convey
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
country
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
daring
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
depots
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
designated
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From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
discovered
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
doubtless
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
far
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
following
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
friend
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
gave
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From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
getting
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
heard
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
helpful
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
Herriott
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
hesitation
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
home
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
hope
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
Jack
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
landing
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
later
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
less
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
more
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
mostly
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
MOTHER
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
motor
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
Mr
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
much
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
night
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
north
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
number
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
objective
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
observed
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
official
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From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
only
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
other
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
out
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
own
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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
Perk
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From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
pertinent
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
place
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
planes
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
possibly
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
profitably
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
quantities
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
questions
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
roads
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
satisfaction
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From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
saw
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
say
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
saying
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
shell
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
SHIPnounUS /ship/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
ships
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
shooter
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From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
shore
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
skill
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
then
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
trucks
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
turns
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
unknown
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
used
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
vast
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
warrant
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
Washington
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From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
way
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From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
well
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From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
words
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From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."
