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Chapter VI
AN UNEXPECTED APPEARANCE. "On shore!" replied Ash Burton, to the hail. "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point. "She is not to let," replied the skipper. "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “AN UNEXPECTED APPEARANCE.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"She is not to let," replied the skipper.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “"We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"On shore!" replied Ash Burton, to the hail.”
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading “"She is not to let," replied the skipper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.”
during the time that
From this reading “"We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.”
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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 "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEARANCE.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEARANCE.
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From this reading "On shore!" replied Ash Burton, to the hail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On shore!" replied Ash Burton, to the hail.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
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From this reading "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On shore!" replied Ash Burton, to the hail.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is not to let," replied the skipper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "She is not to let," replied the skipper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She is not to let," replied the skipper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On shore!" replied Ash Burton, to the hail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "On shore!" replied Ash Burton, to the hail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is not to let," replied the skipper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On shore!" replied Ash Burton, to the hail.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading "She is not to let," replied the skipper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "On shore!" replied Ash Burton, to the hail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "On shore!" replied Ash Burton, to the hail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEARANCE.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
during the time that
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We will give you two dollars an hour for her, with the person to manage her," continued the gentleman on the shore.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We should like to hire your boat for a while: can we do it if we pay well for her?" continued the speaker on the point.
