Chapter XXXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

later than; following

From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

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From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

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From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

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From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

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From this reading CAPTURED.

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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading And then he had every confidence that he had little to fear from the enemy's boat.

a boat or ship in this chapter’s sailing situation

From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

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From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And then he had every confidence that he had little to fear from the enemy's boat.

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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

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From this reading And then he had every confidence that he had little to fear from the enemy's boat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And then he had every confidence that he had little to fear from the enemy's boat.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

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From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

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From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

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From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading And then he had every confidence that he had little to fear from the enemy's boat.

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From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

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From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

not any; not one

From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

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From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

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From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But he had no intention of lying idly by in the path of the hostile craft.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

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From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

in the direction of

From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

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From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

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From this reading He waited but a moment after the glare of the last rocket had died out in the air, and then bent to the oars, and urged the boat toward the open sea beyond.

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From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Clif had elected to imperil his own existence rather than allow one of the enemy's boats to pass that blockade without warning to the American ships.