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Chapter XIX
THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out. I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while. We are both cold and wet. Say you will, Darry!" Darry did not need much urging.
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later than; following
From this reading “THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.”
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Darry did not need much urging.”
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading “THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.”
during the time that
From this reading “I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.”
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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 PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
later than; following
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are both cold and wet.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We are both cold and wet.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading We are both cold and wet.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading Say you will, Darry!"
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Darry did not need much urging.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.
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From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading Darry did not need much urging.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Darry did not need much urging.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading Say you will, Darry!"
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From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading Darry did not need much urging.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
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From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are both cold and wet.
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From this reading We are both cold and wet.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.
during the time that
From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Say you will, Darry!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.
