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Chapter XIX
AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO. Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck. The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin. “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots. “Wallgood,” thought the wanderer.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Wallgood,” thought the wanderer.”
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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 Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
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From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
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From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
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From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
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From this reading AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
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From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
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From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
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From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
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From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
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From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
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From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
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From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
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From this reading AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
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From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
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From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
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From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
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From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
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From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
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From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
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From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
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From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Wallgood,” thought the wanderer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wallgood,” thought the wanderer.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
