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Chapter V
JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE. "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done. "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory. "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion. "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE.”
the person who steers a small boat
From this reading “"Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.”
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading “"Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.”
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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 "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
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From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
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From this reading JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE.
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From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
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From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
the person who steers a small boat
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE.
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
which person or people
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
