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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 carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
accent
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
actions
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
activity
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
admire
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
also
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
any
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
arms
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
attach
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
attacked
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From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
become
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From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
called
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
calmness
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
captainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
carronades
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
constantly
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From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
contrary
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From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
days
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From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
deck
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
departure
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From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
Falmouth
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From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
false
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
favourable
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From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
France
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From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
full
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
Gazelle
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
Geordy
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
give
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
grape-shot
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
guard
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From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
hostile
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From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
indifferent
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
loaded
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
lord
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
management
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
most
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
night
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
obliged
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
officers
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
orders
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
other
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
positively
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From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
prepared
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
presence
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
preserved
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
prevent
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
put
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
recommended
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From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
remainednounUS /ˈremained/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
remarked
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
requirednounUS /required/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
respectful
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
sailor
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
Sardinia
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From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
shipnounUS /ship/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
sighted
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From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
silent
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
surprise
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
sweetness
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
tenderness
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
then
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From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
three
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From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
touching
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
two
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
union
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
voices
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
VOYAGE
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From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
watch
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
Williams
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
windnounUS /wind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
yacht
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From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
young
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From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
