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Chapter I
Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood. The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him. The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of. One touch from you and I should be broken in pieces." Equals make the best friends.
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plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading “Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.”
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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 Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
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From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
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From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
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From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One touch from you and I should be broken in pieces."
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From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Equals make the best friends.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading One touch from you and I should be broken in pieces."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Equals make the best friends.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
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From this reading Equals make the best friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One touch from you and I should be broken in pieces."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Equals make the best friends.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One touch from you and I should be broken in pieces."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One touch from you and I should be broken in pieces."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One touch from you and I should be broken in pieces."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two Pots, one of earthenware and the other of brass, were carried away down a river in flood.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The other thanked him, but begged him not to come near him on any account: "For that," he said, "is just what I am most afraid of.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Brazen Pot urged his companion to keep close by his side, and he would protect him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One touch from you and I should be broken in pieces."
What is the central philosophical inquiry and narrative progression in 'Act 01: The Discourse of The Two Pots — The Origin & The Dilemma'?
How does the prose style reflect classical academic excellence?
What primary language acquisition value does this text offer advanced English scholars?
