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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 All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
accomplishing
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From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
All
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From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
alreadynounUS /already/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
any
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
bear
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From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
Bellevite
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From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
board
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From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
brilliant
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From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
bringing
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
chances
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From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
chase
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
commander
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
CONFEDERATE
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
considerable
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
craftnounUS /kræft/
a boat or ship in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
dashed
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From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
disabled
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
discover
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
easily
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
engaged
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
evidently
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
extent
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
foresail
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
give
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
glasses
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From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
gun
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
guns
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
havoc
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
hoisting
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
hole
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
impatient
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From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
impossible
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
injured
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From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
injury
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
intention
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
jibs
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
light
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From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
midship
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
nature
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
necessary
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
to get something, especially through effort
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
plugged
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
possession
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From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
prey
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From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
prize
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From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
purpose
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From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
received
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
regarded
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From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
reveal
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
shipnounUS /ship/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
shot
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
side
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
slightly
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
STEAMER
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
up
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
use
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
very
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From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
vessel
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From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
windnounUS /wind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
YAZOO
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
