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Chapter XXI
MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat. As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_. "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob. "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark. "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
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any thing at all
From this reading “"Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.”
except if; if not
From this reading “"There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.”
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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 MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
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From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
any thing at all
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
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From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
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From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
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From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
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From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
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From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
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From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
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From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
except if; if not
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE ARRIVALS All interest in building a hut was temporarily forgotten as the four castaways watched the slow approach of the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The lockers, in which most of the supplies were packed, are water-tight and securely fastened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As it came nearer it was seen to be the captain's gig, in which Bob and his friends had left the ill-fated _Eagle_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "There will, unless she is smashed," replied Mr. Spark.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think there'll be anything left in her?" asked Bob.
