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Chapter XXXI
VANE IS REINSTATED. Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire. Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest. Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned. "What about the Clermont?"
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.”
any thing at all
From this reading “Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.”
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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 Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
any thing at all
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
for the reason that
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
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From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading "What about the Clermont?"
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From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
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From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VANE IS REINSTATED.
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From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
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From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
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From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
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From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VANE IS REINSTATED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VANE IS REINSTATED.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What about the Clermont?"
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From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
but in spite of that
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
