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Chapter XXXIII
SOUTH AND SOUTH SAILED THE GOOD BARQUE. The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night. I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name! Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it. "Pinto," he muttered to himself, "Pinto, yes, now I have it.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SOUTH AND SOUTH SAILED THE GOOD BARQUE.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.”
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading “"Pinto," he muttered to himself, "Pinto, yes, now I have it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.”
went away to a private place
From this reading “The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOUTH AND SOUTH SAILED THE GOOD BARQUE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
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From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
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From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOUTH AND SOUTH SAILED THE GOOD BARQUE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
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From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SOUTH AND SOUTH SAILED THE GOOD BARQUE.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading "Pinto," he muttered to himself, "Pinto, yes, now I have it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pinto," he muttered to himself, "Pinto, yes, now I have it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pinto," he muttered to himself, "Pinto, yes, now I have it.
went away to a private place
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOUTH AND SOUTH SAILED THE GOOD BARQUE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOUTH AND SOUTH SAILED THE GOOD BARQUE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOUTH AND SOUTH SAILED THE GOOD BARQUE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
at the time that
From this reading Sar----" He was asleep before he could finish the word, but when he awoke next morning he did finish it.
in or at the place that
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word "Sarpinto" kept ringing in the old fisherman bard's ears as he retired to bed that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I believe the last words he said to himself as he laid his head on the pillow were "Sarpinto, Sarpinto, where on earth have I heard the name!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pinto," he muttered to himself, "Pinto, yes, now I have it.
