matters of personal concern
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
Anderson'snounUS /ˈændərsənz/
possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SMUGGLER AT BAY.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE SMUGGLER AT BAY.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
Chalmers
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From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
didn't
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From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
the act of departing
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think not,” was the reply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
of great significance or value
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
Jenkins
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From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
Nat
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From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I think not,” was the reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I think not,” was the reply.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
SMUGGLERnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading THE SMUGGLER AT BAY.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SMUGGLER AT BAY.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think not,” was the reply.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was told of the startling turn that affairs had suddenly taken, and Nat asked him if it was important that Mr. Jenkins should be set ashore speedily.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dr. Chalmers came on deck, as he had been doing from time to time to learn what was going on.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But it didn’t look much as if Mr. Anderson’s words were to be verified.
