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Chapter VIII
THE "WATCH BELOW." "Gracious, what a busy place!" This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City. Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam. "Hack, sir?
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.”
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “THE "WATCH BELOW."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.”
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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 "Gracious, what a busy place!"
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE "WATCH BELOW."
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From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading "Gracious, what a busy place!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
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From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading "Gracious, what a busy place!"
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From this reading "Hack, sir?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
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From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gracious, what a busy place!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading "Hack, sir?
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From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "WATCH BELOW."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
up to a particular time
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
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From this reading THE "WATCH BELOW."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
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From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Gracious, what a busy place!"
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From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
