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THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs. The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library. Laura and Lenora were both dozing tranquilly. Mr. Harris of Scotland Yard was deep in a volume of detective stories. "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."”
a journey by sea for a particular purpose
From this reading “"As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.”
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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 SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
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From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
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From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Laura and Lenora were both dozing tranquilly.
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From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
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From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
a journey by sea for a particular purpose
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
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From this reading Mr. Harris of Scotland Yard was deep in a volume of detective stories.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Harris of Scotland Yard was deep in a volume of detective stories.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Laura and Lenora were both dozing tranquilly.
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From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
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From this reading Mr. Harris of Scotland Yard was deep in a volume of detective stories.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
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From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
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From this reading Laura and Lenora were both dozing tranquilly.
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From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
a period of time or extent
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
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From this reading Laura and Lenora were both dozing tranquilly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
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From this reading Mr. Harris of Scotland Yard was deep in a volume of detective stories.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Harris of Scotland Yard was deep in a volume of detective stories.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Harris of Scotland Yard was deep in a volume of detective stories.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHIP OF HORROR Quest leaned a little forward and gazed down the line of steamer chairs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As a pleasure cruise," Quest remarked grimly, "this little excursion seems to be a complete success."
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From this reading Laura and Lenora were both dozing tranquilly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Harris of Scotland Yard was deep in a volume of detective stories.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Laura and Lenora were both dozing tranquilly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Professor, in a borrowed overcoat and cap, was reclining at full length, studying a book on seagulls which he had found in the library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Harris of Scotland Yard was deep in a volume of detective stories.
