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Chapter XXVII
If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case. And I must beg you to excuse me. But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost. That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed. But he is alive, and that is the essential point.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “And I must beg you to excuse me.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “But he is alive, and that is the essential point.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.”
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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 But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
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From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he is alive, and that is the essential point.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
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From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
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From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
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From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
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From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he is alive, and that is the essential point.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he is alive, and that is the essential point.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
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From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
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From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
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From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
not any; not one
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
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From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading But he is alive, and that is the essential point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
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From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
