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Chapter I
Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn. Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense. HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates. At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho. The teller of the story is one of three young midshipmen, Nathaniel Herrick.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The teller of the story is one of three young midshipmen, Nathaniel Herrick.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.”
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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 Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
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From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
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From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
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From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
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From this reading HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates.
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From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
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From this reading HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates.
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From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
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From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates.
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From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
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From this reading The teller of the story is one of three young midshipmen, Nathaniel Herrick.
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From this reading HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
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From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
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From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
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From this reading HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The teller of the story is one of three young midshipmen, Nathaniel Herrick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The teller of the story is one of three young midshipmen, Nathaniel Herrick.
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From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
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From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
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From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
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From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The teller of the story is one of three young midshipmen, Nathaniel Herrick.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
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From this reading HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates.
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From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
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From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
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From this reading HMS Teaser, a clipper-gunboat, is patrolling the China Seas on the lookout for pirates.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
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From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
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From this reading The teller of the story is one of three young midshipmen, Nathaniel Herrick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Blue Jackets; or, The Log of the Teaser, by George Manville Fenn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
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From this reading The teller of the story is one of three young midshipmen, Nathaniel Herrick.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
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From this reading At the time of the story she has proceeded up the Nyho river, and is at anchor off the city of Nyho.
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From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
which person or people
From this reading Another very exciting nautical novel by this author, who is a master of suspense.
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From this reading The teller of the story is one of three young midshipmen, Nathaniel Herrick.
