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Chapter XIV
THE BATTLE FOR FREEDOM. "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns. "Hossifus!" exclaimed Cyd, aghast at the thought. "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy. "Possifus!
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.”
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading “"Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Hossifus!" exclaimed Cyd, aghast at the thought.”
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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 "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
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From this reading "Hossifus!" exclaimed Cyd, aghast at the thought.
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From this reading "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Hossifus!" exclaimed Cyd, aghast at the thought.
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From this reading THE BATTLE FOR FREEDOM.
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From this reading "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
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From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
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From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
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From this reading "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
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From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
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From this reading "Hossifus!" exclaimed Cyd, aghast at the thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BATTLE FOR FREEDOM.
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From this reading THE BATTLE FOR FREEDOM.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
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From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
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From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
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From this reading "Hossifus!" exclaimed Cyd, aghast at the thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
not any; not one
From this reading "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
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From this reading "Possifus!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE FOR FREEDOM.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Hossifus!" exclaimed Cyd, aghast at the thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Wha--wha--wha----" "Take the helm!" repeated the resolute skipper, with a decision which left no alternative for the boy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take the helm, Cyd, and mind how you steer!" said Dan, with earnestness, as he rose from his seat, and seized one of the guns.
