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Chapter VII
In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot. I am sure that I did not. Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand. The sky had changed from clear, sunny cold, to driving sleet and mist. Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.”
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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 In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure that I did not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
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From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
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From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
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From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
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From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
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From this reading The sky had changed from clear, sunny cold, to driving sleet and mist.
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From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sky had changed from clear, sunny cold, to driving sleet and mist.
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From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
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From this reading The sky had changed from clear, sunny cold, to driving sleet and mist.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I am sure that I did not.
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From this reading The sky had changed from clear, sunny cold, to driving sleet and mist.
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From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
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From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
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From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
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From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
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From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sky had changed from clear, sunny cold, to driving sleet and mist.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sure that I did not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
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From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
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From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sky had changed from clear, sunny cold, to driving sleet and mist.
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From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
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From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am sure that I did not.
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From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sky had changed from clear, sunny cold, to driving sleet and mist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sky had changed from clear, sunny cold, to driving sleet and mist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sky had changed from clear, sunny cold, to driving sleet and mist.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am sure that I did not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am sure that I did not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Returning from my first morning stroll, I again sallied out upon this special errand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
which person or people
From this reading In this same New Bedford there stands a Whaleman’s Chapel, and few are the moody fishermen, shortly bound for the Indian Ocean or Pacific, who fail to make a Sunday visit to the spot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wrapping myself in my shaggy jacket of the cloth called bearskin, I fought my way against the stubborn storm.
