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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 TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
account
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
achieved
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
Aeria
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
Alan
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
Alexis
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
all
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
almost
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
also
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
ammunition
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
appointments
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
away
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
boyish
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
came
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
changed
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
clouds
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
commander
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
CouncilnounUS /council/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
cruisenounUS /kruːz/
a journey by sea for a particular purpose
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
damage
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
despatch-vessel
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
dropped
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
effective
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
elapse
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
employed
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
face
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
fellow
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
flush
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
full
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
give
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
grave
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
henceforth
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
hour
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
hours
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
important
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
improvements
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
Island
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
Ithuriel
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
Kerguelen
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
knew
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
lighting
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
like
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
made
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
means
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
mechanism
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
motive-power
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
needn't
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
new
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
north-westward
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
old
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
palace
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
prize
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
questionnounUS /ˈquestion/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
quick
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
received
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
renewing
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
repairing
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
repliednounUS /replied/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
reply
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
results
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
said
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
say
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
see
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
small
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
smile
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
snow-covered
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
speeding
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
Sundry
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From this reading Sundry small but effective improvements in the mechanism and appointments of the _Vindaya_ were also made, and last, but by no means least important, the name of the prize was changed.
surface
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
terrace
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
then
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
things
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
thoughtful
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From this reading “I knew you would say that,” replied Alexis, his grave, thoughtful face lighting up with a quick flush and an almost boyish smile, “and, of course, I needn’t tell you what name I should like above all things to give her, but, then, you see”--
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
TWELVE
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
twenty-four
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
up
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From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
Vega
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
vessels
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From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
Vindaya
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From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading TWELVE hours after they had left the Sultan on the terrace of his palace, the _Ithuriel_ and the _Vindaya_ dropped through the clouds on to the snow-covered surface of Kerguelen Island, and within an hour the despatch-vessel _Vega_ was speeding away north-westward to Aeria with a full account of the results achieved by the first cruise of the _Ithuriel_.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The twenty-four hours which would have to elapse before the reply of the Council could be received were employed in repairing the damage done to the _Vindaya_, and in renewing the motive-power and ammunition of both vessels.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are henceforth her commander, old fellow,” said Alan to Alexis when the question of the new name came up, “and therefore it is for you to say what her name shall be.”
