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Chapter XXIII
THE COLONEL AND HER LADYSHIP. Wilfrid saw them too in a flash. He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself. Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple. A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.”
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.”
two people or things considered together
From this reading “Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.”
not friendly or close
From this reading “Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.”
a firm hold in a specific situation in this story
From this reading “He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.”
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.”
moved unsteadily as if about to fall
From this reading “He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.”
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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 Wilfrid saw them too in a flash.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
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From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COLONEL AND HER LADYSHIP.
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From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
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From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
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From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
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From this reading THE COLONEL AND HER LADYSHIP.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
two people or things considered together
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
not friendly or close
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
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From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
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From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
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From this reading Wilfrid saw them too in a flash.
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From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
a firm hold in a specific situation in this story
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COLONEL AND HER LADYSHIP.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wilfrid saw them too in a flash.
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From this reading THE COLONEL AND HER LADYSHIP.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
moved unsteadily as if about to fall
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
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From this reading Wilfrid saw them too in a flash.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COLONEL AND HER LADYSHIP.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Wilfrid saw them too in a flash.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He slightly reeled, making a fierce grasp at some gear against the mainmast to steady himself.
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From this reading Wilfrid saw them too in a flash.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Distant as they were, one could see, nevertheless, that they were an uncommonly fine couple.
which person or people
From this reading A man who was apparently the mate of the barque stood near them, and, though seemingly above rather than below the average stature, he looked a very poor little fellow alongside the towering and commanding figure of the Colonel.
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From this reading Wilfrid saw them too in a flash.
