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14th
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
able
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From this reading None of the other steamers were able to serve his projects.
additional
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
admirable
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
any
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
Atlantic
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From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
avail
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
BAD
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From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
boats
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
carried
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From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
China
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From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
comfort
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
Company
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
cross
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From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
day
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From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
depart
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From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
DIRECT
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From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
directlynounUS /ˈdirectly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
efforts
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
ENGAGESverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
equal
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
FOGG
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From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
Fogg's
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From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
FORTUNEnounUS /ˈfortune/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
French
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
go
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
Hamburg
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
Havre
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading None of the other steamers were able to serve his projects.
hope
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From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
Inman
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From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
leave
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
leaving
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From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
Liverpool
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
London
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the other steamers were able to serve his projects.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None of the other steamers were able to serve his projects.
off
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From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
other
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From this reading None of the other steamers were able to serve his projects.
Pereire
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
PHILEAS
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From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
projects
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From this reading None of the other steamers were able to serve his projects.
render
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
serve
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From this reading None of the other steamers were able to serve his projects.
Southampton
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
speed
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
steamer
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From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
steamers
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From this reading None of the other steamers were able to serve his projects.
STRUGGLE
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From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The “China,” in leaving, seemed to have carried off Phileas Fogg’s last hope.
Transatlantic
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
trip
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From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
wager
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From this reading The Inman steamer did not depart till the next day, and could not cross the Atlantic in time to save the wager.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading None of the other steamers were able to serve his projects.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The “Pereire,” of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg’s last efforts of no avail.
