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THE REFORMED TOPOVERS AT BEECH HILL 327 ALL TAUT; OR, RIGGING THE BOAT. TOM TOPOVER AND HIS RECRUITS. "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks. "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.”
a strong feeling of dislike or sickness caused by something unpleasant
From this reading “"What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.”
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From this reading THE REFORMED TOPOVERS AT BEECH HILL 327 ALL TAUT;
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From this reading THE REFORMED TOPOVERS AT BEECH HILL 327 ALL TAUT;
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From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM TOPOVER AND HIS RECRUITS.
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From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
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From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE REFORMED TOPOVERS AT BEECH HILL 327 ALL TAUT;
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From this reading THE REFORMED TOPOVERS AT BEECH HILL 327 ALL TAUT;
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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From this reading OR, RIGGING THE BOAT.
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From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
a strong feeling of dislike or sickness caused by something unpleasant
From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
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From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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From this reading THE REFORMED TOPOVERS AT BEECH HILL 327 ALL TAUT;
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOM TOPOVER AND HIS RECRUITS.
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From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
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From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
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From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
not any; not one
From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR, RIGGING THE BOAT.
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From this reading TOM TOPOVER AND HIS RECRUITS.
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From this reading THE REFORMED TOPOVERS AT BEECH HILL 327 ALL TAUT;
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From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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From this reading OR, RIGGING THE BOAT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
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From this reading THE REFORMED TOPOVERS AT BEECH HILL 327 ALL TAUT;
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REFORMED TOPOVERS AT BEECH HILL 327 ALL TAUT;
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From this reading TOM TOPOVER AND HIS RECRUITS.
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From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
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From this reading TOM TOPOVER AND HIS RECRUITS.
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From this reading THE REFORMED TOPOVERS AT BEECH HILL 327 ALL TAUT;
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From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
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From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
which person or people
From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What's the use of rigging the boat, Tom Topover?" demanded Ash Burton, with no little disgust apparent in his tones and looks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How can you sail the boat if she isn't rigged, Ash?" retorted Tom, who had always been the leader of the "dangerous class" of boys in Genverres.
