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Chapter XIV
A STRANGE ABSENCE. NICK RIBSAM might well be puzzled. Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld. It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle. From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “NICK RIBSAM might well be puzzled.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “NICK RIBSAM might well be puzzled.”
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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 A STRANGE ABSENCE.
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From this reading A STRANGE ABSENCE.
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From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NICK RIBSAM might well be puzzled.
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From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
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From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
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From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
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From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
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From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
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From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading NICK RIBSAM might well be puzzled.
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From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
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From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
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From this reading NICK RIBSAM might well be puzzled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
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From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading NICK RIBSAM might well be puzzled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK RIBSAM might well be puzzled.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE ABSENCE.
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From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
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From this reading Just ahead and on his right was the most enchanting natural spring of water that he had ever beheld.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading NICK RIBSAM might well be puzzled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From several places on the bottom the water bubbled up in a way that tumbled the sand in miniature fountains, which hid the current flinging the particles upward from below.
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From this reading It was circular in shape, fully two yards in diameter and ten or twelve inches deep in the middle.
