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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 He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
afternoonnounUS /ˈafternoon/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
all
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
almost
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
apparently
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
awakened
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
badly
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
berthnounUS /bɜrθ/
a job or position on a ship
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
Bobby
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
bottom
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
day
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
deck
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
die
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
dog
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
enjoy
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
enjoying
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
enough
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
thinking that somebody or something will arrive
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
felt
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
following
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
forgot
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
friendship
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
get
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
glorious
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
go
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
health
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
hungry
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
HURRIED
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From this reading TIP’S HURRIED LANDING.
ill-smelling
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
injury
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
keep
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
LANDING
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From this reading TIP’S HURRIED LANDING.
lay
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
mad
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
moment
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
nearly
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
newly-formed
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
night
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
once
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
pet
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
pitching
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
place
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
recovered
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
remainder
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
remainednounUS /ˈremained/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
sailnounUS /sail/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
see
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
sense
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
share
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
sick
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
sickness
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
simply
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
sleep
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
some
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
steamer
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
strong
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From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
Tim
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
Tip
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
TIP'S
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From this reading TIP’S HURRIED LANDING.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
twice
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
very
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From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
weak
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bobby remained with him nearly all the afternoon; but toward night his newly-formed friendship was not strong enough to keep him in the ill-smelling place, and he went on deck to enjoy what was to him simply a glorious sail.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
why
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
wildly
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From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He almost forgot Tip, save once or twice when he asked Bobby to see whether the dog was feeling as badly as he was; and when he was told that Tip was apparently enjoying very good health, he felt a sense of injury because his pet did not share his sickness with him.
wondering
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From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the remainder of that day, and all the night, Tim lay in his berth wondering why it was he did not die, since he was so sick, and expecting each moment that the steamer would go to the bottom.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading When Tim awakened on the following morning――for he did get some sleep that night――the steamer was yet pitching around wildly as though she were mad, but he had recovered from his sickness, and felt weak and hungry.
