Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Sink!’” These were the words with which he began again.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Sink!’” These were the words with which he began again.

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From this reading They were still at that bolt.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

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From this reading ‘“I was saying to myself, ‘Sink--curse you!

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sink!’” These were the words with which he began again.

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ‘“I was saying to myself, ‘Sink--curse you!

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He wanted it over.

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading ‘“I was saying to myself, ‘Sink--curse you!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

above and across; more than

From this reading He wanted it over.

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ‘“I was saying to myself, ‘Sink--curse you!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

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From this reading ‘“I was saying to myself, ‘Sink--curse you!

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading They were still at that bolt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were still at that bolt.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Sink!’” These were the words with which he began again.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Sink!’” These were the words with which he began again.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were still at that bolt.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ‘“I was saying to myself, ‘Sink--curse you!

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

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From this reading He wanted it over.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ‘“I was saying to myself, ‘Sink--curse you!

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Sink!’” These were the words with which he began again.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Sink!’” These were the words with which he began again.

during the time that

From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sink!’” These were the words with which he began again.

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From this reading He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

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From this reading Sink!’” These were the words with which he began again.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘“I was saying to myself, ‘Sink--curse you!