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Chapter III
IN WHICH I AM A CAPTIVE "What ho! Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen! I have a plan to put before you, my hearties." "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth. "Why then, look ye," I continued.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I have a plan to put before you, my hearties."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Why then, look ye," I continued.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have a plan to put before you, my hearties."”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why then, look ye," I continued.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.”
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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 IN WHICH I AM A CAPTIVE "What ho!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading IN WHICH I AM A CAPTIVE "What ho!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have a plan to put before you, my hearties."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
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From this reading IN WHICH I AM A CAPTIVE "What ho!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Why then, look ye," I continued.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
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From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
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From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a plan to put before you, my hearties."
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From this reading I have a plan to put before you, my hearties."
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From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
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From this reading IN WHICH I AM A CAPTIVE "What ho!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH I AM A CAPTIVE "What ho!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH I AM A CAPTIVE "What ho!
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From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
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From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
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From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
a period of time or extent
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
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From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why then, look ye," I continued.
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From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
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From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
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From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have a plan to put before you, my hearties."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
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From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
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From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have a plan to put before you, my hearties."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have a plan to put before you, my hearties."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
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From this reading "Why then, look ye," I continued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have a plan to put before you, my hearties."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN WHICH I AM A CAPTIVE "What ho!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I AM A CAPTIVE "What ho!
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From this reading "Why then, look ye," I continued.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Why then, look ye," I continued.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Jean Lafitte," said I at length, rousing myself from the old habit of reverie, of which I had chiefest dread; "and you, Henri L'Olonnois, scourges of the main, both of you, listen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say on, Sirrah!" rejoined the younger pirate, so promptly and so gravely that again I had much to do to refrain from sudden mirth.
