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Chapter XIII
ON BOARD THE PRINCETON. The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!" Then he put it back again. "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself. "You can do that, can't you, shipmate?"
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later than; following
From this reading “The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then he put it back again.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “"Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “"Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"”
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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 "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
later than; following
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then he put it back again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
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From this reading Then he put it back again.
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From this reading ON BOARD THE PRINCETON.
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From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
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From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
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From this reading "You can do that, can't you, shipmate?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You can do that, can't you, shipmate?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
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From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he put it back again.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
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From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
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From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BOARD THE PRINCETON.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
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From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
above and across; more than
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
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From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
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From this reading ON BOARD THE PRINCETON.
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From this reading Then he put it back again.
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From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You can do that, can't you, shipmate?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BOARD THE PRINCETON.
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From this reading Then he put it back again.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
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From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The captain gave Tony another good looking over, after which he took his pipe out of his mouth long enough to say "Humph!"
which person or people
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, he can make up the bunks and sweep the cabin and help the doctor, if he don't know the ropes," exclaimed the sailor, who thought he ought to say a good word for Tony, seeing that the latter did not know enough to say it for himself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can do that, can't you, shipmate?"
