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When London Burned

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of When London Burned is here in full — 234 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By G. A. (George Alfred) Henty • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.
Albemarle was on the poop, and Cyril made his report to him.
"Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.
Keep your craft close to us when we sail.
I seem to know your face."
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When London Burned

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of When London Burned is here in full — 234 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/46 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.
/ðə faɪt ɔːf ˈdʌnkərk æz suːn æz ðə fæn fæn hæd bɪn brɔːt tuː æn ˈæŋkər ðə boʊt wɑːz ˈloʊərd ənd ˈsɪrəl wɑːz roʊd ɑːn bɔːrd ðə ˈædmərəlz ʃɪp/
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Albemarle was on the poop, and Cyril made his report to him.
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"Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.
/ˈveri wel sɜːr ðə duːk sed aɪ der seɪ aɪ ʃæl biː ˈeɪbəl tuː meɪk juː ʌv sʌm juːs/
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Keep your craft close to us when we sail.
/kiːp jɔːr kræft kloʊs tuː ʌs wen wiː seɪl/
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I seem to know your face."
/aɪ siːm tuː noʊ jɔːr feɪs/

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Admiral's noun US /ˈædmərəlz/

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading “THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
anchor noun US /ˈæŋkər/

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading “THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.”

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Cyril noun US /ˈsɪrəl/

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading “THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.”

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dunkirk noun US /ˈdʌnkərk/

a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat

From this reading “THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Fan verb US /fæn/

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

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lowered adjective US /ˈloʊərd/

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading “THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.”

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poop noun US /puːp/

obscene terms for feces

From this reading “Albemarle was on the poop, and Cyril made his report to him.”

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rowed verb US /roʊd/

past form of “row” — propel with oars

From this reading “THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.”

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ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

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Admiral'snounUS /ˈædmərəlz/

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

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Albemarle

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

From this reading Albemarle was on the poop, and Cyril made his report to him.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

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anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

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AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
boatnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

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broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Keep your craft close to us when we sail.

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craftnounUS /kræft/

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Keep your craft close to us when we sail.

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CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dareverbUS /der/

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DukenounUS /duːk/

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DUNKIRKnounUS /ˈdʌnkərk/

a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I seem to know your face."

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FanverbUS /fæn/

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FIGHTverbUS /faɪt/

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Albemarle was on the poop, and Cyril made his report to him.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Albemarle was on the poop, and Cyril made his report to him.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

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KeepverbUS /kiːp/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Keep your craft close to us when we sail.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I seem to know your face."

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loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Albemarle was on the poop, and Cyril made his report to him.

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makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OFFadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
poopnounUS /puːp/

obscene terms for feces

From this reading Albemarle was on the poop, and Cyril made his report to him.

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reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Albemarle was on the poop, and Cyril made his report to him.

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rowedverbUS /roʊd/

past form of “row” — propel with oars

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

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sailverbUS /seɪl/

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Keep your craft close to us when we sail.

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sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

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seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I seem to know your face."

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shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

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shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

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sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

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soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

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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 THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Keep your craft close to us when we sail.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

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 THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK As soon as the _Fan Fan_ had been brought to an anchor the boat was lowered, and Cyril was rowed on board the Admiral's ship.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Keep your craft close to us when we sail.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Keep your craft close to us when we sail.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Very well, sir," the Duke said, "I dare say I shall be able to make you of some use.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Keep your craft close to us when we sail.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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