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Chapter III
The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh. "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done. Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good. Are you hungry then?" "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.”
large, enthusiastic, and satisfying, especially of a meal
From this reading “The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “"Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “"Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “"I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “"Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.”
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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 The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
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From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
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From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you hungry then?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
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From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
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From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
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From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
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From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
large, enthusiastic, and satisfying, especially of a meal
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
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From this reading Are you hungry then?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
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From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
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From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain stared at Jack's serious face for a few moments, and then he joined with the doctor and me in a hearty laugh.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Hungry!" said Jack, without a drawl, and he gave his teeth a gnash; "why, I ain't had nothing but some damper and a bottle o' water since I came on board."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here, come down; you do look as if a little wholesome vittles would do you good.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't well understand you yet, my fine fellow," he said; "perhaps I shall, though, afore I've done.
