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Chapter XXIII
THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip. On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean. Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves. "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain." Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."”
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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 ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
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From this reading On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
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From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
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From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
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From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
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From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
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From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
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From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
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From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
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From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ENGLISH FLAG For a few seconds they seemed stupefied, and then a cry of "Hatteras!" broke from every lip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
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From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the helm, Altamont," said the Doctor, "and let us try our utmost to find our poor captain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Johnson and Bell seized the oars, and rowed about for more than an hour; but their search was vain--Hatteras was lost!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On all sides, nothing was visible but the tempestuous ocean.
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From this reading Duk barked desperately, and Bell could hardly keep him from leaping into the waves.
