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_THE GO-AHEAD SERIES._ AUTHOR OF "THE GUN-BOAT SERIES," "THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," ETC. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio. "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King. "Very good. Quartermaster, make it so."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Very good.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Quartermaster, make it so."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Quartermaster, make it so."”
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading _THE GO-AHEAD SERIES._ AUTHOR OF "THE GUN-BOAT SERIES," "THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," ETC.
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From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading _THE GO-AHEAD SERIES._ AUTHOR OF "THE GUN-BOAT SERIES," "THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
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From this reading _THE GO-AHEAD SERIES._ AUTHOR OF "THE GUN-BOAT SERIES," "THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," ETC.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Very good.
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From this reading _THE GO-AHEAD SERIES._ AUTHOR OF "THE GUN-BOAT SERIES," "THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," ETC.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quartermaster, make it so."
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From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Quartermaster, make it so."
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From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
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From this reading _THE GO-AHEAD SERIES._ AUTHOR OF "THE GUN-BOAT SERIES," "THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE GO-AHEAD SERIES._ AUTHOR OF "THE GUN-BOAT SERIES," "THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," ETC.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Quartermaster, make it so."
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _THE GO-AHEAD SERIES._ AUTHOR OF "THE GUN-BOAT SERIES," "THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _THE GO-AHEAD SERIES._ AUTHOR OF "THE GUN-BOAT SERIES," "THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," ETC.
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From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Quartermaster, make it so."
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE GO-AHEAD SERIES._ AUTHOR OF "THE GUN-BOAT SERIES," "THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
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From this reading "Very good.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
which person or people
From this reading "Four bells, sir!" reported the messenger-boy, to the officer who had charge of the deck of the Storm King.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by R. W. CARROLL & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of Ohio.
