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Chapter VI
MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines. The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him. Finally Mappo did hear a deep growl from somewhere behind him. "Ha!" snarled a voice. "There will be little chance to get away now!
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Finally Mappo did hear a deep growl from somewhere behind him.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.”
apart from; not including
From this reading “The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Finally Mappo did hear a deep growl from somewhere behind him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.”
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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 MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
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From this reading "There will be little chance to get away now!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There will be little chance to get away now!
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Finally Mappo did hear a deep growl from somewhere behind him.
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From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
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From this reading "There will be little chance to get away now!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
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From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
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From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
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From this reading Finally Mappo did hear a deep growl from somewhere behind him.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
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From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
apart from; not including
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
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From this reading Finally Mappo did hear a deep growl from somewhere behind him.
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From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
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From this reading "There will be little chance to get away now!
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From this reading Finally Mappo did hear a deep growl from somewhere behind him.
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From this reading "Ha!" snarled a voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Finally Mappo did hear a deep growl from somewhere behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
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From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
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From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
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From this reading "There will be little chance to get away now!
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From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
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From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
above and across; more than
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little monkey could not see much except the other monkeys in crates on the deck near him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ha!" snarled a voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Finally Mappo did hear a deep growl from somewhere behind him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
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From this reading "There will be little chance to get away now!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ha!" snarled a voice.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "There will be little chance to get away now!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MAPPO MEETS TUM TUM Mappo did not know what a ship was, nor how it floated over the ocean from one country to another, blown by the wind or pushed by steam engines.
