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DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION. "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew. "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize. "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow. "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.”
very surprised
From this reading “"How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.”
the person who steers a small boat
From this reading “"We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “"We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.”
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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 "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
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From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
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From this reading DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
very surprised
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
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From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
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From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
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From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
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From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
the person who steers a small boat
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
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From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
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From this reading DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.
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From this reading DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.
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From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
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From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
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From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
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From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
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From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
not any; not one
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
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From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
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From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
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From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
