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Chapter VIII
BACK CUP. In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic. This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound. This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles. Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.”
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading “Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.”
to become less tight or less strong
From this reading “Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.”
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From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
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From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
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From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
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From this reading BACK CUP.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
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From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
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From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
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From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
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From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
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From this reading BACK CUP.
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From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
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From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
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From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
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From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
not any; not one
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
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From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
a sailing ship with two or more masts
From this reading Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
to become less tight or less strong
From this reading Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Still, the schooner does not slacken speed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In my opinion the _Ebba_ could have struck no other group of islands but the Bermudas in this part of the Atlantic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This is clear from the distance covered from the American coast and the direction sailed in since we issued from Pamlico Sound.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This direction has constantly been south-southeast, and the distance, judging from the _Ebba's_ rate of speed, which has scarcely varied, is approximately seven hundred and fifty miles.
