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Chapter XVII
IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail. I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind. I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand. "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too. Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.”
the period of time while something else is happening
From this reading “I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.”
during the time that
From this reading “IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.”
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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 "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
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From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
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From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
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From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
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From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
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From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
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From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
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From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
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From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
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From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
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From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
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From this reading Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
a period of time or extent
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
the period of time while something else is happening
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
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From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
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From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
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From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
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From this reading Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
during the time that
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
which person or people
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
