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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 Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
able
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
accompanied
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From this reading In a few minutes Tessa, accompanied by her native woman servant, appeared, followed by Chard and Captain Hendry.
admonition
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
annoyance
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
appeared
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From this reading In a few minutes Tessa, accompanied by her native woman servant, appeared, followed by Chard and Captain Hendry.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
best
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
breakfast
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
breath
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
bright
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a few minutes Tessa, accompanied by her native woman servant, appeared, followed by Chard and Captain Hendry.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In a few minutes Tessa, accompanied by her native woman servant, appeared, followed by Chard and Captain Hendry.
Carr
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
Chard
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
Chard's
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
chief
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
civilly
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
congratulations
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
cook
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
cool
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
curl
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
days
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
deck
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
delighted
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
Drummond's
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
effusive
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
enjoying
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
enough
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
favourable
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
few
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From this reading In a few minutes Tessa, accompanied by her native woman servant, appeared, followed by Chard and Captain Hendry.
Five
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
flesh
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
followed
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
friend
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
fro
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
Harvey
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
health
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
Hendry
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
hurry
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
Immediately
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
impression
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
improved
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
Island
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
jocular
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
learned
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
lip
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
listened
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
making
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
mate
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
mending
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
minutes
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From this reading In a few minutes Tessa, accompanied by her native woman servant, appeared, followed by Chard and Captain Hendry.
most
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
Motutapu
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
much
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
native
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From this reading In a few minutes Tessa, accompanied by her native woman servant, appeared, followed by Chard and Captain Hendry.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
only
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
out
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
pace
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
playing
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
pretended
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
produce
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
put
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
rapidly
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
Remington
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
repress
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
reputation
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
responded
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
saloon
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
scornful
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
seat
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
see
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
servant
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From this reading In a few minutes Tessa, accompanied by her native woman servant, appeared, followed by Chard and Captain Hendry.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
some
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
suit
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
sunshine
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
table
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
Tessa
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
trade
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
trader
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From this reading He pretended, however, to be delighted to see the trader mending so rapidly, and was most effusive in his congratulations; and Hendry, of course, followed suit.
treacherous
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
tropic
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
trying
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From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
up
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From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Harvey responded civilly enough, while Tessa, who had learned from the chief mate of the treacherous part they were playing towards her friend, could not repress a scornful curl of her lip as she listened to Chard's jocular admonition to Harvey, “to hurry up and put on some flesh, if only for the reputation of the cook of the _Motutapu_.”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Five days out from Drummond's Island Carr had so much improved in health that he was able to take his seat at the saloon table for breakfast, much to the annoyance of Chard, who had been making the best of his time in trying to produce a favourable impression upon Tessa Remington.
windnounUS /wind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Carr went on deck again, and began to pace to and fro, enjoying the bright tropic sunshine and the cool breath of the trade wind.
woman
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From this reading In a few minutes Tessa, accompanied by her native woman servant, appeared, followed by Chard and Captain Hendry.
