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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 The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
accomplish
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From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
avoirdupois
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From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
box
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From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
Christy
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
circumstances
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
companion
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
COTTON
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
cramped
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From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
credit
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
draw
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
efforts
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From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
extent
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From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
failed
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From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
fear
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From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
Flint
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
get
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From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
given
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
go
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From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
intended
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
less
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
made
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From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
making
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From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
manage
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From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
MATE
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
more
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
Mr
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From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
much
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From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
NEW
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
noise
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From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
officer
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From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
Passford
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From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
physical
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
purpose
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From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
realized
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From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
SCHOONERnounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
several
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From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
some
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From this reading The fear of making a noise cramped his efforts to some extent.
strengthnounUS /ˈstrength/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
then
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From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made several efforts to accomplish his purpose, but he failed every time.
too
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From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
up
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
warranted
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
weight
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From this reading THE NEW MATE OF THE COTTON SCHOONER Christy had given himself credit for more physical strength, or Flint for less weight, than the circumstances warranted, and found that he could not draw up his companion as he intended.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
whispered
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From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will get that box, and then I can manage it myself."
young
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From this reading "Let go, Mr. Passford," whispered Flint, when he realized that his avoirdupois was too much for the young officer.
