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Chapter II
THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE. "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building. "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion. "I don't understand it," added Noddy. "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't understand it," added Noddy.”
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “"The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't understand it," added Noddy.”
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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 "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't understand it," added Noddy.
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From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE.
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From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
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From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
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From this reading THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE.
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From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
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From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
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From this reading "I don't understand it," added Noddy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
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From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
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From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
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From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
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From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
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From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
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From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
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From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
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From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't understand it," added Noddy.
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From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
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From this reading THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
