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Chapter XII
AT SEA. Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat. It was a joyous morning. A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel. It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was a joyous morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.”
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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 was a joyous morning.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT SEA.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
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From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
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From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a joyous morning.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a joyous morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a joyous morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT SEA.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
at the time that
From this reading It was just the wind that suited her, for she could show off her powers far better on a bowline than when running, and she ploughed along with the freshening breeze at thirteen knots an hour.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A southerly wind blew its warm breath across the water, and filled the sails of the vessel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before noon on the following day, the lighthouse at Dungeness was sighted, and the _Pandora_ parted company with her towboat.
