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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 "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
act
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From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
air
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From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
assistance
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From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
beginningnounUS /ˈbeginning/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
bell
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
berthnounUS /bɜrθ/
a job or position on a ship
From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
bit
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From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
board
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From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
bore
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From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
carried
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From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
Christy's
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From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
desertedverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
detailed
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From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
disposednounUS /ˈdisposed/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
down
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From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
engine
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
erratic
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
floor
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From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
given
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
gone
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
handling
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From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
haven't
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From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
held
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
hold
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
knows
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From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
longer
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
Major
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From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
man
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
manner
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
nurse
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From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
only
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
out
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
Pecklar
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
Pierson
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From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
pilot-house
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From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
position
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From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
possible
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
put
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From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
raised
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From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
rang
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
REPORT
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
room
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From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
said
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From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
SCOUT
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
sensesplural nounUS /ˈsɛnsɪz/
powers of perception and awareness
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
SHORE
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
sick
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
soldiers
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From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
stand
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
steamboat
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From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
stop
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
thingnounUS /thing/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
tug
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
up
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
wheel
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE SCOUT FROM THE SHORE Captain Pecklar had held out as long as it was possible for him to stand it, and he had only given up when his senses deserted him.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The captain was carried down to his room, and put into his berth, where one of the soldiers was detailed to act as his nurse.
whirl
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From this reading The wheel had gone over when the sick man could no longer hold it, and the tug was beginning to whirl about in an erratic manner, when the major rang the bell to stop the engine.
wiser
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From this reading "I haven't a man on board that knows the first thing about handling a steamboat; and I am not a bit wiser myself," said the major, when the sick man had been disposed of.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Major Pierson raised him from his position on the floor of the pilot-house, and, with Christy's assistance, bore him out into the air.
