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Chapter V
The next day was beautiful, if not enjoyable. Stirring preparations were being made for the ball. Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck. In the morning I was busy in the dispensary. While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Stirring preparations were being made for the ball.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the morning I was busy in the dispensary.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next day was beautiful, if not enjoyable.”
during the time that
From this reading “While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.”
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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 Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
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From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
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From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
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From this reading Stirring preparations were being made for the ball.
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From this reading The next day was beautiful, if not enjoyable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Stirring preparations were being made for the ball.
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From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
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From this reading In the morning I was busy in the dispensary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
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From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
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From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was beautiful, if not enjoyable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
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From this reading In the morning I was busy in the dispensary.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was beautiful, if not enjoyable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stirring preparations were being made for the ball.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the morning I was busy in the dispensary.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The next day was beautiful, if not enjoyable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stirring preparations were being made for the ball.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the morning I was busy in the dispensary.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next day was beautiful, if not enjoyable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next day was beautiful, if not enjoyable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stirring preparations were being made for the ball.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stirring preparations were being made for the ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was beautiful, if not enjoyable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boyd Madras was transferred to a cabin far forward, but he did not appear at any meal in the saloon, or on deck.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was beautiful, if not enjoyable.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Stirring preparations were being made for the ball.
during the time that
From this reading While I was there, Justine Caron came to get some medicine that I had before given her.
