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I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
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I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun. The schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the other sails still drawing, the jib flapped back again and hung idle.
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From this reading other sails still drawing, the jib flapped back again and hung idle.
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From this reading flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
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From this reading other sails still drawing, the jib flapped back again and hung idle.
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From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
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From this reading schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the
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From this reading other sails still drawing, the jib flapped back again and hung idle.
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From this reading flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
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From this reading flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
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From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
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From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
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From this reading flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
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From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
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From this reading schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the
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From this reading other sails still drawing, the jib flapped back again and hung idle.
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From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
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From this reading other sails still drawing, the jib flapped back again and hung idle.
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From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
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From this reading schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the
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From this reading flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
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From this reading schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the
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From this reading schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the
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From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
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From this reading flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
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From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
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From this reading flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
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From this reading schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading other sails still drawing, the jib flapped back again and hung idle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading other sails still drawing, the jib flapped back again and hung idle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading schooner trembled to her keel under the reverse, but next moment, the
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From this reading flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
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From this reading I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib
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From this reading flapped and filled upon the other tack, with a report like a gun.
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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 25: I Strike The Jolly Roger?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "I had scarce gained a position on the bowsprit when the flying jib...", what tone does the author establish?
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