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Chapter VII
THE WRECK ON THE SHORE. Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel. “You are sure it is the _Dart_?” I queried, as the first mate took another long look. “Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.
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surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading ““Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I queried, as the first mate took another long look.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.”
a boat or ship in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading ““Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I queried, as the first mate took another long look.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I queried, as the first mate took another long look.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I queried, as the first mate took another long look.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.”
to get something, especially through effort
From this reading “Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.”
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading “Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You are sure it is the _Dart_?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I queried, as the first mate took another long look.”
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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 Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
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From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
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From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I queried, as the first mate took another long look.
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From this reading “Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are sure it is the _Dart_?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
for the reason that
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
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From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
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From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
a boat or ship in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading “Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You are sure it is the _Dart_?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I queried, as the first mate took another long look.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I queried, as the first mate took another long look.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You are sure it is the _Dart_?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You are sure it is the _Dart_?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I queried, as the first mate took another long look.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I queried, as the first mate took another long look.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I queried, as the first mate took another long look.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
to get something, especially through effort
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WRECK ON THE SHORE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I queried, as the first mate took another long look.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK ON THE SHORE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You are sure it is the _Dart_?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRECK ON THE SHORE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I queried, as the first mate took another long look.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Sure, my lad; I know that craft among a thousand,” was the answer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom Dawson’s discovery filled us with amazement and satisfaction: amazement because all of us had thought that the schooner lay at the bottom of the China Sea and satisfaction for the reason that all thought we might now have a chance to obtain such of our belongings as still remained on board of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WRECK ON THE SHORE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are sure it is the _Dart_?”
