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Chapter XX
STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER. Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle. He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so. He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability. He opened the roll of bills.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.”
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading “He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.”
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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 STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
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From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
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From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
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From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
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From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
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From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
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From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
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From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
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From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
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From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
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From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
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From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
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From this reading He opened the roll of bills.
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From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
