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Chapter I
"She sure is a fine boat, Dick." "And she can go some, too!" "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river. "Like her! Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.”
a boat or ship in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading “"Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"She sure is a fine boat, Dick."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"She sure is a fine boat, Dick."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"She sure is a fine boat, Dick."”
in the direction of
From this reading “"Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.”
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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 "She sure is a fine boat, Dick."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
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From this reading Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And she can go some, too!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.
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From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
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From this reading "She sure is a fine boat, Dick."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And she can go some, too!"
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From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.
a boat or ship in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
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From this reading "She sure is a fine boat, Dick."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
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From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "She sure is a fine boat, Dick."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And she can go some, too!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She sure is a fine boat, Dick."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She sure is a fine boat, Dick."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
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From this reading "And she can go some, too!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "She sure is a fine boat, Dick."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
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From this reading "And she can go some, too!"
in the direction of
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
which person or people
From this reading Who could help it?" asked Paul, looking about admiringly at the fittings of the craft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad you like her, fellows," replied Dick Hamilton, to the remarks of his chums, Paul Drew and Innis Beeby, as he turned the wheel of a new motor-boat and sent the craft about in a graceful sweep toward a small dock which connected with a little excursion resort on the Kentfield river.
