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Robert Merry's Museum, Volumes I-II (1841)
Robert Merry's Museum, Volumes I-II (1841)

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of Robert Merry's Museum, Volumes I-II (1841) is here in full — 299 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.
A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.
Brusque and Piquet saw it with a mixture of emotions.
She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.
When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Robert Merry's Museum, Volumes I-II (1841)

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of Robert Merry's Museum, Volumes I-II (1841) is here in full — 299 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/59 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.
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A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.
/ə fjuː wiːks ˈæftər ðə əˈdɑːpʃən ʌv ðə ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən æz bɪˈfɔːr rɪˈleɪtɪd ə faɪn ˈvesəl ɪn fʊl seɪl əˈpɪrd nɪr ðə ˈaɪlənd/
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Brusque and Piquet saw it with a mixture of emotions.
Line 4
She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.
/ʃiː siːmd tuː biː ˈkraʊdɪŋ ɔːl hɜːr seɪlz ənd ˈswiːpɪŋ bɪˈfɔːr ə brɪsk briːz/
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When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.
/wen fɜːrst siːn mæsts ənd seɪlz ˈoʊnli wɜːr ˈvɪzəbəl bʌt naʊ hɜːr fʊl hʌl wɑːz ɪn vjuː/

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adoption noun US /əˈdɑːpʃən/

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

From this reading “A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.”

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Alarming adjective US /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading “_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.”

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brisk adjective US /brɪsk/

quick and energetic

From this reading “She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.”

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Brusque adjective US /brʌsk/

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading “_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.”

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crowding noun US /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading “She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.”

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Discoveries noun US /dɪˈskʌvəriz/

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading “_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.”

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masts noun US /mæsts/

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading “When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.”

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seventy adjective US /ˈsevənti/

being ten more than sixty

From this reading “_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

few weeks adjective + noun counted as “few week”

In this reading “A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.”

12,759 times in 426,211 chapters
old Friend adjective + noun

In this reading “_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.”

30,052 times in 426,211 chapters
at night preposition + noun

In this reading “_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.”

45,941 times in 426,211 chapters
on the island preposition + article + noun counted as “on … island”

In this reading “_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.”

8,376 times in 426,211 chapters
appears in verb + particle counted as “appear in”

In this reading “_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.”

29,555 times in 426,211 chapters
in view preposition + noun

In this reading “_A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.”

14,486 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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AlarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

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

From this reading She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Brusque and Piquet saw it with a mixture of emotions.

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appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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ArrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/

towards the shore from the water

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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breezenounUS /briːz/

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.

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briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/

quick and energetic

From this reading She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.

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BrusqueadjectiveUS /brʌsk/

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.

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DiscoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Brusque and Piquet saw it with a mixture of emotions.

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ExplosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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Fredonia

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From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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FriendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.

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hullnounUS /hʌl/

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Brusque and Piquet saw it with a mixture of emotions.

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mastsnounUS /mæsts/

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Brusque and Piquet saw it with a mixture of emotions.

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nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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Piquetnoun

a card game for two players using a reduced pack of 32 cards

From this reading Brusque and Piquet saw it with a mixture of emotions.

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PiratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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PlotnounUS /plɑːt/

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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RecognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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sailverbUS /seɪl/

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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sailsnounUS /seɪlz/

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.

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sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading Brusque and Piquet saw it with a mixture of emotions.

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scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.

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seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/

being ten more than sixty

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.

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ShipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading She seemed to be crowding all her sails, and sweeping before a brisk breeze.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _A Ship appears in view.--Pirates ashore.--A scene at night.--Recognition of an old Friend.--Alarming Discoveries.--A fearful Plot.--An Explosion.--Arrival of about seventy persons at Fredonia._ We return to Brusque on the island of Fredonia.

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weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A few weeks after the adoption of the constitution as before related, a fine vessel, in full sail, appeared near the island.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When first seen, masts and sails only were visible, but now her full hull was in view.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Brusque and Piquet saw it with a mixture of emotions.

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