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Chapter XXVIII
A DISTINGUISHED PASSENGER. The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards. On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time. "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel. "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
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later than; following
From this reading “The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.”
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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 A DISTINGUISHED PASSENGER.
later than; following
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
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From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
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From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
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From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
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From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
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From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
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From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DISTINGUISHED PASSENGER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
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From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
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From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
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From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
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From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
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From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
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From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DISTINGUISHED PASSENGER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
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From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
in or at the place that
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
