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Chapter XXI
ON THE MARCH AGAIN. "Africa! Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands. As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length. It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON THE MARCH AGAIN.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.”
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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 It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
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From this reading "Africa!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
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From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
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From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
a period of time or extent
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
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From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN.
above and across; more than
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
at the time that
From this reading It remained, however, a mystery inexplicable as before, how and when they had rounded Cape Horn and passed into another ocean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he pondered over the events of the preceding weeks he could now understand why, notwithstanding the rapid progress of the ship, the land seemed ever to be receding, and why the voyage had been prolonged to twice its anticipated length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Africa!" was the terrible word that echoed and re-echoed in the mind of Dick Sands.
