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Chapter XV
THE SKIPPER USES A NAUTICAL LASSO. "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck. This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came. "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves. "There is some sort of a party up that little cove."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"There is some sort of a party up that little cove."”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “"There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"There is some sort of a party up that little cove."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.”
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading “THE SKIPPER USES A NAUTICAL LASSO.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.”
during the time that
From this reading “"What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.”
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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 THE SKIPPER USES A NAUTICAL LASSO.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
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From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
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From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
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From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is some sort of a party up that little cove."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
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From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
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From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SKIPPER USES A NAUTICAL LASSO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "There is some sort of a party up that little cove."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SKIPPER USES A NAUTICAL LASSO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
above and across; more than
From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "There is some sort of a party up that little cove."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading THE SKIPPER USES A NAUTICAL LASSO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is some sort of a party up that little cove."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is some sort of a party up that little cove."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SKIPPER USES A NAUTICAL LASSO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is some sort of a party up that little cove."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SKIPPER USES A NAUTICAL LASSO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
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From this reading "There it is again," added John Brattle, as three distinct cheers came over the waves.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
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From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
during the time that
From this reading "What's that?" called George Duane, while Dory was still busy on the forward deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was called forth by what sounded like a volley of cheers from the New York side of the lake; but nothing could be seen to indicate the source from which the noise came.
