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Chapter III
THE VOYAGE OF THE THUNDERER. "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor. "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him. "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders." "Of course you will.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.”
a boat or ship in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading “"Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.”
to show or communicate a feeling or idea
From this reading “"I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."”
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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 "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
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From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
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From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
a boat or ship in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
to show or communicate a feeling or idea
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
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From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
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From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
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From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VOYAGE OF THE THUNDERER.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE OF THE THUNDERER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
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From this reading THE VOYAGE OF THE THUNDERER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VOYAGE OF THE THUNDERER.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
at the time that
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I am, of course," replied Tom, opening his mouth from ear to ear in a grin which was intended to express his astonishment that any one should put such a question to him.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is to be the captain of this craft, Tom?" asked Ash Burton, when the leader of the gang had taken his place at the post of honor.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course you will.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "All right," added Ash, with a nod of his head in addition to emphasize his consent; "we will all obey your orders."
