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Chapter VII
"What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly. "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment. "What do you want?" said Telson, boldly. "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game. "Who sent for me?"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “"I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.”
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From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
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From this reading "What do you want?" said Telson, boldly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
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From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
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From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you want?" said Telson, boldly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
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From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who sent for me?"
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From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
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From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
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From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
at the time that
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
which person or people
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
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From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you want?" said Telson, boldly.
