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Chapter XII
But no--he surely is not dreaming. Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming. Washington Alston. A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas. Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.”
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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 Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
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From this reading Washington Alston.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
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From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
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From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
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From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
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From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
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From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
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From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
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From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
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From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
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From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
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From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
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From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
not any; not one
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But no--he surely is not dreaming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
in the direction of
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Washington Alston.
at the time that
From this reading A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas.
