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Chapter XXIX
ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS. "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders. But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking. He had not had time to do so. The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.”
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.”
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.”
two people or things considered together
From this reading “The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.”
apart from; not including
From this reading “But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.”
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading “But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had not had time to do so.”
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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 lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
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From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
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From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
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From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
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From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
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From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
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From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
two people or things considered together
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
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From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
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From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
apart from; not including
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
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From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
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From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
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From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
the captain of a small ship or boat
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
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From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had not had time to do so.
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From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had not had time to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
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From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
