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Chapter III
SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?" The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys. It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer. "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly. "Here, take a look at her."
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here, take a look at her."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here, take a look at her."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here, take a look at her."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.”
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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 question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
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From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Here, take a look at her."
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From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
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From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
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From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
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From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
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From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
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From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
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From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Here, take a look at her."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here, take a look at her."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
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From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here, take a look at her."
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From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
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From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
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From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
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From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
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From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here, take a look at her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
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From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
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From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
which person or people
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
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From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
