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Chapter VII
COCHRANE’S CAREER. “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.” “Well, lad, I will tell you now. The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793. I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ““You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.””
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.”
very surprised
From this reading “I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ““You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Well, lad, I will tell you now.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ““You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.””
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From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
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From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
very surprised
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
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From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
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From this reading COCHRANE’S CAREER.
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From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
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From this reading COCHRANE’S CAREER.
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From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
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From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
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From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
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From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
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From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
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From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, lad, I will tell you now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
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From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
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From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
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From this reading “Well, lad, I will tell you now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
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From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
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From this reading “Well, lad, I will tell you now.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
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From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first time I ever saw him was on the day when he joined the _Hind_ at Sheerness, in June, 1793.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
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From this reading “Well, lad, I will tell you now.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
at the time that
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Well, lad, I will tell you now.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You promised, father,” Stephen said one evening, “that you would, some time or other, tell me more about the days when you served with Lord Cochrane.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was a young midshipman on board her, and I can tell you we were all astonished at his appearance, for he was between seventeen and eighteen—a tall, gawky fellow.
