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Chapter XIII
GOOD ADVICE. Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee. "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand. "Come and have a glass of punch with me." "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Come and have a glass of punch with me."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GOOD ADVICE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “"Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.”
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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 Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
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From this reading GOOD ADVICE.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
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From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
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From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Come and have a glass of punch with me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
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From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
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From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come and have a glass of punch with me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GOOD ADVICE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come and have a glass of punch with me."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
not any; not one
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come and have a glass of punch with me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks, but I have no time now; I must go this instant to the insurance company, that they may help me with the salvage of the cargo; for the longer it remains under water the greater the damage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lieutenant Katschuka went through the café and found Timar there gulping down a cup of black coffee.
which person or people
From this reading "I am soaked and frozen, and have a great deal still to do to-day," he said to the officer, who hastened to press his hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Come and have a glass of punch with me."
