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In a steamer chair, and other shipboard
In a steamer chair, and other shipboard

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.
Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.
All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.
Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.
Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.
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In a steamer chair, and other shipboard

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of In a steamer chair, and other shipboard is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.
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Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.
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All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.
/ɔːl ərˈaʊnd hɪm wɑːz ðə ˈbʌsəl ənd ˈhɜːri ʌv ˈpæsəndʒərz emˈbɑːrkɪŋ wɪð frendz ˈbɪdɪŋ ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
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Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.
/əˈmʌŋ ðə θrɔːŋ hiːr ənd ðer ðə ˈhɑːrdwɜːrkɪŋ men ʌv ðə ˈstiːmər wɜːr ˈɡetɪŋ θɪŋz ɪn ˈɔːrdər fɔːr ðə ˈkʌmɪŋ ˈvɔɪədʒ/
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Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

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dedicate verb US /ˈdedəkeɪt/

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading “As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.”

Detroit noun US /dɪˈtrɔɪt/

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading “As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.”

embarking verb US /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

-ing form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading “All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.”

hardworking adjective US /ˈhɑːrdwɜːrkɪŋ/

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading “Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.”

herein adverb US /hɪˈrɪn/

in this place or thing or document

From this reading “As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.”

steamship noun US /ˈstiːmʃɪp/

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading “Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.”

tags noun US /tæɡz/

plural of “tag” — a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.

From this reading “Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.”

voyages noun US /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading “As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.”

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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 As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

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

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/

declared but not proved

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

bulwarks

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From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/

a rapid active commotion

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

ClubnounUS /klʌb/

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

dedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

DetroitnounUS /dɪˈtrɔɪt/

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

embarkingverbUS /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

-ing form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/

a farewell remark

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

hand-bags

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

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

hardworkingadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdwɜːrkɪŋ/

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

heapsnounUS /hiːps/

a large number or amount

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/

in this place or thing or document

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/

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

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

piledverbUS /paɪld/

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

portmanteaux

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From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/

earlier in time

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

riseverbUS /raɪz/

move upward

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

rownounUS /roʊ/

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

satchels

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

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

state-rooms

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From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

tagsnounUS /tæɡz/

plural of “tag” — a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

talenounUS /teɪl/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/

give testimony in a court of law

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/

a large gathering of people

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/

bound or secured closely

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

TrunksnounUS /trʌŋks/

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

VagabondnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/

anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Among the throng, here and there, the hardworking men of the steamer were getting things in order for the coming voyage.

voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Trunks were piled up in great heaps ready to be lowered into the hold; portmanteaux, satchels, and hand-bags, with tags tied to them, were placed in a row waiting to be claimed by the passengers, or taken down into the state-rooms.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading All around him was the bustle and hurry of passengers embarking, with friends bidding good-bye.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Mr. George Morris stood with his arms folded on the bulwarks of the steamship _City of Buffalo_, and gazed down into the water.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

Witenagemote

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

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the incidents related herein took place during voyages between England and America, I dedicate this book to the Vagabond Club of London, and the Witenagemote Club of Detroit, in the hope that, if any one charges me with telling a previously told tale, the fifty members of each club will rise as one man and testify that they were called upon to endure the story in question from my own lips prior to the alleged original appearance of the same.

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