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Chapter XXI
THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain. According to the constitution, Frank's term of office had expired. "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election. "I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper. "You know what Captain Sedley said the other day about it."
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You know what Captain Sedley said the other day about it."”
the person who steers a small boat
From this reading “THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.”
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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 CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
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From this reading According to the constitution, Frank's term of office had expired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
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From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
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From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
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From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You know what Captain Sedley said the other day about it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading According to the constitution, Frank's term of office had expired.
the person who steers a small boat
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You know what Captain Sedley said the other day about it."
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From this reading "I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading According to the constitution, Frank's term of office had expired.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
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From this reading According to the constitution, Frank's term of office had expired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading According to the constitution, Frank's term of office had expired.
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From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.
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From this reading "I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You know what Captain Sedley said the other day about it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading According to the constitution, Frank's term of office had expired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You know what Captain Sedley said the other day about it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You know what Captain Sedley said the other day about it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You know what Captain Sedley said the other day about it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading According to the constitution, Frank's term of office had expired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You know what Captain Sedley said the other day about it."
which person or people
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONCLUSION The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain.
