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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 Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
abruptly
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
admit
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From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
AIR
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
almost
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
also
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
better
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
boat
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
caught
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
ceased
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
changed
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
copy
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
craftnounUS /kræft/
a boat or ship in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
Devil
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
direct
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From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
down
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
ducking
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
DUEL
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
earphones
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
endeavor
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From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
expert
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
eyesight
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From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
flashes
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
game
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
gone
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
guy
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
handling
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
he's
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
I'll
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From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
Jack
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
keel
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
lost
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
moment
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
move
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
o
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From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
once
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
only
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
operation
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
other
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From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
own
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
Perk
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
pick
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From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
pilot
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
pursuing
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
realized
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
Ryan
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
seen
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
shadowy
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
shipnounUS /ship/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
sight
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
significant
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
slouch
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From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
stick
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
stormed
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
strained
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From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
swung
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From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
tactics
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
then
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From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
too
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From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
up
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From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
wasp
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
word
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
