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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 AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

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From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

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From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

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From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

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From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

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From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

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From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

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From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

members of a ship’s crew

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

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From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

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From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

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From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

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From this reading The man attempted to spring to his feet, but the officer seized him by the hair of the head, and pulled him into the cabin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

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From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

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From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN UNDESIRED PROMOTION As Christy unlocked the cabin door, he discovered a negro lying on the deck, as close as he could get to the threshold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The latter produced a handkerchief, which he thrust into the mouth of the negro, so that he could not give the alarm.

which person or people

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All the men were alert and eager to wipe out the shame, as they regarded it, of the disaster; and those who had been stationed near the cabin had certainly been wanting in vigilance.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Here, Calwood, put your hand over this fellow's mouth!" said Christy to the quartermaster, who laid violent hands on him, assisted by Norlock.