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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 A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
almost
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
also
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
any
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
assured
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
Atlantic
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
away
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From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
Beacon
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
board
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
BURKE
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
Cape
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
CAPTAINnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
caught
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From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
channel
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
chase
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
Cliff
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
coaled
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
coast
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
comparatively
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
conceal
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
conclusion
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
consulted
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From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
cruisenounUS /kruːz/
a journey by sea for a particular purpose
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
days
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From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
deal
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
doubts
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From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
down
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
Dunkery
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
encouraged
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From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
extended
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
fact
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
faith
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From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
faster
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
foregone
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
got
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
haystack
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
impossible
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
improbability
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
Island
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
kept
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
Kingston
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From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
large
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From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
line
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
made
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
miles
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From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
Mrs
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
narrow
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
Nassau
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
needle
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
NOTE
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
Notwithstanding
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
ocean
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From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
other
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
out
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
overhauledverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈhɔld/
examined and changed thoroughly
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
pass
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
passengers
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
pinned
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From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
Portman
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From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
reached
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
ready
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
reason
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
reasonably
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
Roque
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
sailed
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From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
sailing-master
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From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
Shelter
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
sight
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From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
sighting
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
small
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From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
south
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
St
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
steamed
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
steamer
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
straight
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
strong
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
suggest
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
Summer
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
surprisednounUS /surprised/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
Tobago
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
two
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From this reading The sailing-master had very strong doubts about ever sighting the steamer that had sailed away two days before they left Kingston.
up
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From this reading The ocean being so very large, and any steamer being so very small comparatively, if they did not pass her miles out of sight, and if they never caught up to her, he would not be in the least surprised.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
very
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
vessel
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From this reading Mr. Burke assured Mrs. Cliff and his passengers that although their chase after the steamer might reasonably suggest a needle and a haystack, still, if the _Dunkery Beacon_ kept down the coast in as straight a line as she could for Cape St. Roque, and if the _Summer Shelter_ also kept the same line, and if the yacht steamed a great deal faster than the other vessel, it stood to reason that it could not be very long before the _Summer Shelter_ overhauled the _Dunkery Beacon_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
well
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From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
wide
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But those who consulted with Mr. Portman were not so well encouraged as those who pinned their faith upon the Captain.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
yacht
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From this reading A NOTE FOR CAPTAIN BURKE Notwithstanding the fact that the _Summer Shelter_ made very good time, that she had coaled at Nassau, and was therefore ready for an extended cruise, it was impossible for any of those on board of her to conceal from themselves the very strong improbability of sighting the _Dunkery Beacon_ after she had got out upon the wide Atlantic, and that she would pass the comparatively narrow channel south of Tobago Island before the yacht reached it, was almost a foregone conclusion.
