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Chapter XXXIX
THE FORMOSA. "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast. Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here." "I pray it may end as you say." "Courage, Jack!
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “"If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.”
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading “"If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
to get something, especially through effort
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."”
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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 Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I pray it may end as you say."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
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From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Courage, Jack!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I pray it may end as you say."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FORMOSA.
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I pray it may end as you say."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I pray it may end as you say."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Courage, Jack!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
to get something, especially through effort
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I pray it may end as you say."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I pray it may end as you say."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORMOSA.
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From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
up to a particular time
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If once we are free from the town," said Hartly, "we can find concealment during the day, and by travelling at night may reach the coast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, if we can but obtain a canoe, and pass over to one of the little isles in the Bight, we might remain there snugly enough, till some ship ran in on the same unlucky errand which brought poor Baylis here."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I pray it may end as you say."
