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Chapter XII
HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own. Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen. In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth. He realized that he was not alone. Somebody was alongside.
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later than; following
From this reading “Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He realized that he was not alone.”
a job or position on a ship
From this reading “In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.”
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading “In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.”
a person, without saying who
From this reading “Somebody was alongside.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.”
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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 HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
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From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
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From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
later than; following
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He realized that he was not alone.
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From this reading Somebody was alongside.
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From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
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From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
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From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
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From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
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From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
a job or position on a ship
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
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From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He realized that he was not alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He realized that he was not alone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Somebody was alongside.
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From this reading Ira Lathrop finished his re-encounter with Anne Gattle shortly after Mallory set out stalking clergymen.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He realized that he was not alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the mingled confusion of finding his one romantic flame still glowing on a vestal altar, and of shocking her with an escape of profanity, he backed away from her presence, and sank into his own berth.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He realized that he was not alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOSTILITIES BEGIN During Mallory's absence, Marjorie had met with a little adventure of her own.
