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The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
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The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water. The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate
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To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the”
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading “of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening”
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading “last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.”
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From this reading of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening
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From this reading before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate
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From this reading of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening
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From this reading of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening
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From this reading before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate
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From this reading of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the
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From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the
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From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the
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From this reading last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
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From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the
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From this reading before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening
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From this reading before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate
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From this reading last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
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From this reading The globe
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From this reading of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening
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From this reading before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate
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From this reading before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the
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From this reading last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
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From this reading last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 102: Valentine?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the...", what tone does the author establish?
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