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Four Young Explorers

Chapter XXI

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SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.
"Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.
"We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.
"I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.
"We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."
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Four Young Explorers

Chapter XXI

Reading 1/155 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.
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"Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.
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"We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.
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"I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.
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"We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Anything pronoun US /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading “SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.”

Began noun US /began/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.”

Captain noun US /ˈcaptain/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “"Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.”

Could modal verb US /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.”

Gentlemen noun US /gentlemen/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “"Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.”

Have auxiliary verb US /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “"Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.”

Himself pronoun US /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “"Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.”

Morning noun US /morning/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.”

Name noun US /name/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “"We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."”

Next noun US /next/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.”

Replied noun US /replied/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “"I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.”

Sail noun US /sail/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.”

Shall modal verb US /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “"We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."”

Ship noun US /ship/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.”

Soon noun US /soon/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.”

Suppose noun US /ˈsuppose/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “"We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."”

Think noun US /think/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “"I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.”

Though conjunction US /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.”

Well noun US /well/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “"Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.”

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all

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From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

bears

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From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

begannounUS /began/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

Belgrave

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From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

breakfast

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From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

China

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

commander

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

deck

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

don't

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From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

early

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

famous

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

forenoon

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From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

funnel

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

gentlemennounUS /gentlemen/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

Guardian-Mother

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

head

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From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

hens

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

home

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

hour

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

intention

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

keep

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

ladies

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From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

laughing

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From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

more

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

morningnounUS /morning/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

Mrs

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From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

namenounUS /name/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

necessary

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

nextnounUS /next/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

passengers

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

put

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From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

repliednounUS /replied/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

Ringgold

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From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

rising

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

rooster

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From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

said

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From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

sailnounUS /sail/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

seated

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From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

see

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

seen

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

SHANG-HAI

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

shipnounUS /ship/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

smoke

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

some

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

soon

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

suggested

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From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

supposenounUS /ˈsuppose/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

table

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From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

thinknounUS /think/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

vote

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From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

Well

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From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

wish

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From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

wonder

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

YANG-TSZE-CHIANG

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From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.