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Chapter XXV
MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast. Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement. "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise. "Of course I am. I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Of course I am.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Of course I am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
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From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
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From this reading I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Of course I am.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
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From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
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From this reading I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
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From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course I am.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
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From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
not any; not one
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
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From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although he had misgivings about their opinion of the scheme, he was not prepared for the ominous silence that followed his announcement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
at the time that
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
which person or people
From this reading MUTINY Monty was on deck when the inspiration seized him, and he lost no time in telling his guests, who were at breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I chartered this boat for four months with the privilege of another month.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you in earnest, Mr. Brewster?" asked Captain Perry, who was the first of the company to recover from the surprise.
