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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
alongside
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From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
Amblen
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From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
ask
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From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
assured
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
BEARER
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
beautiful
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
Bronx
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From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
burst
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
came
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
cheer
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
Christy
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
citizen
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
comfortably
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From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
crewnounUS /crew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
DESPATCHES
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
directed
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From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
distance
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From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
excused
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From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
expedition
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
family
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From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
father
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
forecastlenounUS /ˈforecastle/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
former
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
gunboat
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From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
hailing
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
Havana
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From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑrti/
large, enthusiastic, and satisfying, especially of a meal
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
home
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
Hudson
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
indicated
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
lady
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
loyal
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
man
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From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
manner
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
means
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From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
Newburgh
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
out
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
Pembroke
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From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
permit
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From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
pointed
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
prizes
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
reach
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
schooners
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔrt/
brief or direct in expression
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
steamer
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
stop
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From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
success
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
supporting
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From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
then
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
towing
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From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
wealthy
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From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
young
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
