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Chapter XXXIII
DUCKS The Captain rapped on my door. It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about. Also it was very cold. "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth. Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “DUCKS The Captain rapped on my door.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “"All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.”
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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 Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
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From this reading "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.
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From this reading Also it was very cold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.
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From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
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From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
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From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
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From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading DUCKS The Captain rapped on my door.
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From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
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From this reading Also it was very cold.
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From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
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From this reading DUCKS The Captain rapped on my door.
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From this reading DUCKS The Captain rapped on my door.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
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From this reading "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
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From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DUCKS The Captain rapped on my door.
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From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DUCKS The Captain rapped on my door.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
above and across; more than
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DUCKS The Captain rapped on my door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DUCKS The Captain rapped on my door.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "All right," I answered, took my resolution in my hands, and stepped forth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
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From this reading Also it was very cold.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ten minutes later, by the light of a single candle, we were manipulating the coffee-and-egg machine, and devouring the tall pile of bread-and-butter sandwiches that had been left for us over night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was pitch dark, and the wind, which had arisen during the night, was sweeping through the open windows, blowing the light curtains about.
