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Chapter XIX
THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID. Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation. When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object. As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before. I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
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later than; following
From this reading “As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.”
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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 Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
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From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID.
later than; following
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID.
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
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From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
not any; not one
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
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From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
at the time that
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
