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Chapter XXVII
THE GUESTS OF THE INSTITUTION. Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club. When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged. But they were at liberty to go where they pleased. After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
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later than; following
From this reading “After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.”
during the time that
From this reading “After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.”
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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 After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
later than; following
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
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From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
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From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
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From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
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From this reading THE GUESTS OF THE INSTITUTION.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
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From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
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From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
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From this reading THE GUESTS OF THE INSTITUTION.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
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From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GUESTS OF THE INSTITUTION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUESTS OF THE INSTITUTION.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
at the time that
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
in or at the place that
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
during the time that
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
