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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
all
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
appears
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From this reading "His name is Bockburn; he is a Scotchman, and appears to be a very good fellow," replied the engineer of the Bronx.
appointed
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
arranging
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "His name is Bockburn; he is a Scotchman, and appears to be a very good fellow," replied the engineer of the Bronx.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
belonged
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
board
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
Bockburn
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From this reading "His name is Bockburn; he is a Scotchman, and appears to be a very good fellow," replied the engineer of the Bronx.
Bronx
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From this reading "His name is Bockburn; he is a Scotchman, and appears to be a very good fellow," replied the engineer of the Bronx.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
CAPTAINnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
chief
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From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
confusion
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
considered
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
deeply
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
department
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
difficulty
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
engine
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From this reading Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
engineer
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From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
engineer's
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
fellow
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From this reading "His name is Bockburn; he is a Scotchman, and appears to be a very good fellow," replied the engineer of the Bronx.
FINAL
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
happened
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His name is Bockburn; he is a Scotchman, and appears to be a very good fellow," replied the engineer of the Bronx.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
interested
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
just
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
listened
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From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
Mr
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From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "His name is Bockburn; he is a Scotchman, and appears to be a very good fellow," replied the engineer of the Bronx.
new
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
newly
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
Ocklockonee
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
officers
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
ORDERS
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
out
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
Passford
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From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
PASSFORD'S
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
prevailed
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
prize
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
ready
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From this reading Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
regularity
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
repliednounUS /replied/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "His name is Bockburn; he is a Scotchman, and appears to be a very good fellow," replied the engineer of the Bronx.
report
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From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
reported
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From this reading Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
Sampson
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From this reading Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
Scotchman
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From this reading "His name is Bockburn; he is a Scotchman, and appears to be a very good fellow," replied the engineer of the Bronx.
service
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From this reading Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
some
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
state
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
stations
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
steamer
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From this reading Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
talk
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
things
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From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
tolerable
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From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
very
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From this reading "His name is Bockburn; he is a Scotchman, and appears to be a very good fellow," replied the engineer of the Bronx.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Does he talk at all about what has just happened on board of his steamer?" asked the captain, deeply interested, for he had some difficulty in arranging the engineer's department on board of the prize, as he considered the new order of things.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading CAPTAIN PASSFORD'S FINAL ORDERS A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson?" asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.
