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Chapter XXIV
Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated. Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark. "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond." "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously. Jack turned to him eagerly.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.”
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading “Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
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From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
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From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
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From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
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From this reading Jack turned to him eagerly.
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From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
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From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
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From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
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From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack turned to him eagerly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
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From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack turned to him eagerly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
