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Chapter III
A GATHERING STORM. "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal. "Go to sea!" exclaimed Mr. Lowington. "Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine." "I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine."”
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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 A GATHERING STORM.
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From this reading "Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading "I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.
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From this reading "Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine."
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From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading "Go to sea!" exclaimed Mr. Lowington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading A GATHERING STORM.
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From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading "Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine."
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From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading "I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.
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From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading A GATHERING STORM.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine."
at the time that
From this reading "Mr. Lowington, I should like to go to sea for a day or two," said Captain Shuffles, when he had obtained the ear of the principal.
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From this reading "Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am not at all satisfied with the discipline of the ship," answered the new captain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, I thought you were all in a hurry to go down the Rhine."
