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THE LOB-STER DANCE. The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice. "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back. At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on: "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"”
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading “"Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:”
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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 Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
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From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
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From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
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From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
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From this reading At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:
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From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
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From this reading THE LOB-STER DANCE.
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From this reading At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:
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From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
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From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOB-STER DANCE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
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From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOB-STER DANCE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
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From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mock Tur-tle sighed, looked at Al-ice and tried to speak, but for a min-ute or two sobs choked his voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last the Mock Tur-tle found his voice and with tears run-ning down his cheeks, he went on:
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From this reading "Same as if he had a bone in his throat," said the Gry-phon, and set to work to shake him and punch him in the back.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may not have lived much in the sea"--("I have-n't," said Al-ice) "so you can not know what a fine thing a Lob-ster Dance is!"
