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Chapter I
The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics. The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth. Seven pelicans labored slowly through the air. A flock of ducks rose from the surface of the river. A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Seven pelicans labored slowly through the air.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.”
at any time that; every time that
From this reading “The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth.”
in or to any place at all
From this reading “The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth.”
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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 A flock of ducks rose from the surface of the river.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
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From this reading Seven pelicans labored slowly through the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
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From this reading The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth.
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From this reading The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
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From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
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From this reading A flock of ducks rose from the surface of the river.
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From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
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From this reading A flock of ducks rose from the surface of the river.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A flock of ducks rose from the surface of the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
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From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
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From this reading Seven pelicans labored slowly through the air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A flock of ducks rose from the surface of the river.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
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From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
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From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seven pelicans labored slowly through the air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A flock of ducks rose from the surface of the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A flock of ducks rose from the surface of the river.
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From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seven pelicans labored slowly through the air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seven pelicans labored slowly through the air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A flock of ducks rose from the surface of the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Seven pelicans labored slowly through the air.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A school of mullet, disturbed by a shark, or some other unscrupulous pursuer, sprang suddenly out of the water just before us, and fell into it again like the splashing of a sudden shower.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth.
in or to any place at all
From this reading The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The wind blew strong, as it blows whenever and wherever it listeth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun shone warm and soft, as it shines in winter time in the semi-tropics.
