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Chapter XI
MR. ISIDORE TAKES CHARGE. "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired." "Tired, child? 'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."”
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From this reading 'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading 'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading 'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.
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From this reading 'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.
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From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading ISIDORE TAKES CHARGE.
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From this reading "Tired, child?
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From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading 'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading ISIDORE TAKES CHARGE.
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From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading 'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.
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From this reading MR.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
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From this reading ISIDORE TAKES CHARGE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis our business--'tis the Brethren's business-- to act as guides around the relics of Merchester.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle Copas," said Corona, as the two passed out through the small doorway in the southern aisle and stood blinking in the sunshine, "I want you next to show me what's left of the old Castle where the kings lived: that is, if you're not tired."
