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Chapter XVIII
A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions. Everything was in readiness to give the _Dazzler_ the jib, and go. They strained their eyes in the direction of the shore. The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash. The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Everything was in readiness to give the _Dazzler_ the jib, and go.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.”
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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 A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
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From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
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From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
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From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
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From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everything was in readiness to give the _Dazzler_ the jib, and go.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They strained their eyes in the direction of the shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was in readiness to give the _Dazzler_ the jib, and go.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They strained their eyes in the direction of the shore.
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From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
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From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
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From this reading Everything was in readiness to give the _Dazzler_ the jib, and go.
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From this reading Everything was in readiness to give the _Dazzler_ the jib, and go.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
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From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
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From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everything was in readiness to give the _Dazzler_ the jib, and go.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They strained their eyes in the direction of the shore.
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From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everything was in readiness to give the _Dazzler_ the jib, and go.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They strained their eyes in the direction of the shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They strained their eyes in the direction of the shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They strained their eyes in the direction of the shore.
up to a particular time
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everything was in readiness to give the _Dazzler_ the jib, and go.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The creaking of a block and tackle came to their ears, and they heard Red Nelson's voice singing out: "Lower away!" and "Cast off!"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE Heaving in on the anchor-chain till it was up and down, 'Frisco Kid and Joe ceased from their exertions.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The clamor had died away, but here and there lights were beginning to flash.
