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Chapter VIII
THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder. "I know French enough to say that." "Thank you, Captain." "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition. "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I know French enough to say that."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.”
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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 "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
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From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
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From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
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From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
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From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
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From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, Captain."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
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From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, Captain."
