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Chapter XI
A Consultation. “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett. “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate. We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.” Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.”
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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 Consultation.
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From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
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From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
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From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
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From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
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From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
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From this reading A Consultation.
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From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
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From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
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From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
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From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
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From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
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From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
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From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
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From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
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From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
