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Chapter XVI
A GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST THE SKIPPER. The Missisquoi was aground. This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner. Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name. Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “A GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST THE SKIPPER.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.”
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading “This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.”
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading “A GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST THE SKIPPER.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST THE SKIPPER.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST THE SKIPPER.
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From this reading The Missisquoi was aground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
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From this reading A GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST THE SKIPPER.
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From this reading Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.
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From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
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From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
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From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
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From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
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From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
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From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
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From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
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From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
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From this reading A GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST THE SKIPPER.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
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From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.
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From this reading Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
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From this reading The Missisquoi was aground.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.
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From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
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From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading A GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST THE SKIPPER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST THE SKIPPER.
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From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Missisquoi was aground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colchester Light is about west of a point having the same name.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This result was exactly what the skipper of the Goldwing intended and expected, if the pilots of the steamer followed the schooner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Extending north from Colchester Point is a shoal, on which, at the present low stage of the water, there was a depth of from two to eight feet.
