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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 Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
accomplish
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
accurately
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
American
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
any
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
ascertain
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
board
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
captainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
chart
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
compass
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
CREWnounUS /crew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE NEW CREW.
day's
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
definite
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
dial-plate
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
Dick
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From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
direction
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
distance
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
enough
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
entered
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
getting
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From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
information
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
instrument
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
land
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
log
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
lose
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From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
means
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
measured
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
moment
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From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
necessary
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
negroes
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
NEW
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From this reading THE NEW CREW.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
object
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
observations
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
obtained
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
other
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
passengers
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
patent
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
Pilgrim
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From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
place
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
port
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
prime
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
purpose
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
rate
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
readilynounUS /readily/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
regularly
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
result
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From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
safely
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
sailnounUS /sail/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
Sands
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From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
schooner's
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
screw
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
shipnounUS /ship/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
simple
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
some
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
soon
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
speed
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
taking
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
taught
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW CREW.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This information was to be obtained readily enough by means of the log and compass, and the result of each day's observations would be entered regularly on the chart.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
travelled
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
use
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
Valparaiso
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From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
very
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From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His prime object was to land his passengers safely at Valparaiso or some other American port, and to accomplish his purpose it was in the first place necessary that he should ascertain the schooner's rate of speed and the direction that she was taking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The log on board was a patent log, with a dial-plate and screw, by means of which the distance that is travelled can be measured accurately for any definite time; it was an instrument so simple that the negroes were very soon taught its use.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dick Sands, captain of the "Pilgrim," would not lose a moment in getting his ship under sail.
