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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 “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
adventure
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From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
all
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
America
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From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
appear
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
ball
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
bells
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
best
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
BILLY
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From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
board
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
boarded
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
borrowed
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
bound
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From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
claim
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
costume
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
costumes
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
dance
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
dress
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
equator
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
Especially
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
excitement
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
eyes
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
fancy
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
fellow-passenger
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
finery
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
given
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
glided
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
handsomest
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
height
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
helpnounUS /help/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
honorable
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
hour
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
improvise
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
King
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
loan
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
made
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
mention
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
midnight
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
more
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
neared
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
NEPTUNE
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From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
out
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
passengers
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
person
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
PERSONIFIES
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From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
piece
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
place
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From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
planned
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
possess
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
prizes
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
promised
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
rang
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
shipnounUS /ship/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
ship's
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
side
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
South
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From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
stoppednounUS /stopped/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
there
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
things
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
throne
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
travelers
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
true
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
truest
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
turned
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From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
type
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
Vandyck
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From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
wearing
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From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
welcome
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From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
willing
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From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
