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The Flying Bo'sun: A Mystery of the Sea
The Flying Bo'sun: A Mystery of the Sea

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of The Flying Bo'sun: A Mystery of the Sea is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Arthur Mason • Curated US English Learning Edition
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ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.
I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.
He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"
"Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."
This mention of Coxey's Army was a mistake indeed.
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The Flying Bo'sun: A Mystery of the Sea

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of The Flying Bo'sun: A Mystery of the Sea is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.
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I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.
/aɪ toʊld ðə ˈstuːərd tuː θroʊ ɔːl ʌv ðə ˈkæptənz ˈkloʊðɪŋ ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
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He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"
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"Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."
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This mention of Coxey's Army was a mistake indeed.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

astral adjective US /ˈæstrəl/

being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars

From this reading “ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Captain's noun US /ˈkæptənz/

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading “I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
crew's noun US /kruːz/

possessive form of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading “ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.”

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germs noun US /dʒɜːrmz/

plural of “germ” — anything that provides inspiration for later work

From this reading “"Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
overboard adverb US /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/

to extremes

From this reading “I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.”

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shiny adjective US /ˈʃaɪni/

reflecting light

From this reading “ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.”

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squeaky adjective US /ˈskwiːki/

having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

From this reading “ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.”

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version noun US /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading “ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

various duties adjective + noun counted as “various duty”

In this reading “ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.”

192 times in 426,211 chapters
only remaining adverb + adjective

In this reading “ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.”

660 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 65

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading This mention of Coxey's Army was a mistake indeed.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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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 I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.

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althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ArmynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading "Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ASTRALadjectiveUS /ˈæstrəl/

being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"

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Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.

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clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.

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comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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Coxey's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."

Pending verification
crewnounUS /kruː/

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CREW'SnounUS /kruːz/

possessive form of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"

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dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
germsnounUS /dʒɜːrmz/

plural of “germ” — anything that provides inspiration for later work

From this reading "Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading This mention of Coxey's Army was a mistake indeed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
INFLUENCEnounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/

make reference to

From this reading This mention of Coxey's Army was a mistake indeed.

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mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading This mention of Coxey's Army was a mistake indeed.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/

to extremes

From this reading I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

not used up

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"

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shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/

reflecting light

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/

a particular situation

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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signnounUS /saɪn/

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/

marked by absence of sound

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"

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solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
squeakyadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːki/

having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SurelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"

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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 ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This mention of Coxey's Army was a mistake indeed.

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thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
throwverbUS /θroʊ/

propel through the air

From this reading I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told the steward to throw all of the Captain's clothing overboard.

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UNKNOWNadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
VERSIONnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading This mention of Coxey's Army was a mistake indeed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

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whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading ASTRAL INFLUENCE--THE CREW'S VERSION OF THE UNKNOWN With these orders the crew, although silent and solemn, went about their various duties in their shiny and squeaky shoes, the only remaining sign of what had come to pass.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
won't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"

Pending verification
yesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading "Oh, yes, Steward, there are enough germs in those blankets to destroy all of Coxey's Army."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He protested, saying, "Surely, sir, you won't destroy his blankets?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Flying Bo'sun: A Mystery of the Sea; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Thereby
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Flying Bo'sun: A Mystery of the Sea; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Handle
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Flying Bo'sun: A Mystery of the Sea; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.