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Chapter XVI
THE CHASE. Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel. The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere. "We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines. "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines.”
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading “"I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.”
during the time that
From this reading “"I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.”
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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 The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
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From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
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From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
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From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel.
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From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
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From this reading Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
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From this reading "We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines.
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From this reading THE CHASE.
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From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
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From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHASE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel.
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From this reading Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former had possessed himself of sufficient evidence to convict Captain Chinks of smuggling, and also of intense stupidity in employing a simpleton like Ben Chinks in such a dangerous business, though rogues and villains almost always leave a screw loose somewhere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Hines and Little Bobtail walked up to the hotel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall make a good case of it, Bobtail," said Mr. Hines.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
during the time that
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I could hardly keep from laughing while you were pumping Ben Chinks," replied the skipper.
