adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
ain't
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From this reading “You’re on my side, ain’t you?”
amicableadjectiveUS /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
characterized by friendship and good will
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
beguilingadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
berthed
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From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “I don’t care,” said the mate stoutly.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
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From this reading “I don’t care,” said the mate stoutly.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
GemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t care,” said the mate stoutly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
Jansell
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From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
Limehouse
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From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
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 By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading “I don’t care,” said the mate stoutly.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You’re on my side, ain’t you?”
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You’re on my side, ain’t you?”
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
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 By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t care,” said the mate stoutly.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “You’re on my side, ain’t you?”
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading “I don’t care,” said the mate stoutly.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I don’t care,” said the mate stoutly.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time they reached Boston the morning was far advanced, and after the _Gem_ was comfortably berthed he obtained permission of the skipper to accompany the fair passenger to London, beguiling the long railway journey by every means in his power.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Despite his efforts, however, the journey began to pall upon his companion, and it was not until evening was well advanced that they found themselves in the narrow streets of Limehouse.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Jansell laughed, and the mate, having succeeded beyond his hopes in the establishment of amicable relations, went about his duties with a light heart.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’re on my side, ain’t you?”
You're
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From this reading “You’re on my side, ain’t you?”
