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Chapter XXIV
AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD. In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz. Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion. Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow. “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
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later than; following
From this reading “In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.”
to think that something will happen
From this reading ““Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.”
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From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD.
later than; following
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
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From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
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From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD.
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From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
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From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
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From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
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From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
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From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
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From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
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From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
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From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
to think that something will happen
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
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From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
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From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
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From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
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From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
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From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
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From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD.
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
which person or people
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
