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Chapter VII
AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION. While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength. His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship. He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything. He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
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any thing at all
From this reading “He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.”
during the time that
From this reading “While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.”
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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 His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
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From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
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From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
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From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
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From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
any thing at all
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
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From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
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From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
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From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
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From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
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From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION.
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From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
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From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
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From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
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From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
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From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
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From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
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From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
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From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
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From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
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From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
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From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
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From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
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From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
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From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
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From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
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From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
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From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
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From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
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From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
during the time that
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
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From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
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From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
