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Chapter XIV
FRIENDS AND ENEMIES. When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country. It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage. "I won't lose sight of her," said Jack, thoughtfully. "No running around for me this time!"
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “"No running around for me this time!"”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"No running around for me this time!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"No running around for me this time!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.”
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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 It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "No running around for me this time!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
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From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
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From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
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From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES.
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From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
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From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No running around for me this time!"
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From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I won't lose sight of her," said Jack, thoughtfully.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
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From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I won't lose sight of her," said Jack, thoughtfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
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From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
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From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I won't lose sight of her," said Jack, thoughtfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No running around for me this time!"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
not any; not one
From this reading "No running around for me this time!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I won't lose sight of her," said Jack, thoughtfully.
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From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "No running around for me this time!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I won't lose sight of her," said Jack, thoughtfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I won't lose sight of her," said Jack, thoughtfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "No running around for me this time!"
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From this reading "I won't lose sight of her," said Jack, thoughtfully.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "No running around for me this time!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
at the time that
From this reading When Jack Ogden left the Staten Island ferry-boat, he felt somewhat as if he had made an unexpected voyage to China, and perhaps might never return to his own country.
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From this reading "I won't lose sight of her," said Jack, thoughtfully.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and he had been told by the little man that the ferry-boat would wait an hour and a half before the return voyage.
