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Ah!
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Cat!
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Cute cat!
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- - Aww!
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- Yeah, Tiddles!
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Cough!
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Oh!
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Duh!
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Good!
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You!
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I have to get away from the cat.
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Ah!
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Mmm. Can!
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*crickets
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crickets crickets crickets crickets crickets crickets crickets crickets crickets crickets Ah!
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Passed.
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A - Tap.
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- Ah, cream.
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A - -Ahh!
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A disguise!
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Ah!
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Nap!
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At last, a bit of peace.
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Duh.
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Oh!
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G. Dog.
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Here, doggy doggy.
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Oh!
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-Pow!
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-He he he he!
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Bye.
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Oh!
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"Cot !" "Ew !" "Gee -gee -goo -goo -ga -ga !" "I don't belong in a cot !" Oh!
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Poked!
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Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee K.
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Oh!
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Cop!
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I arrest you for popping my dot.
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Oh!
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My dot!
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My dot!
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Eh.
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- Mm.
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- Dance!
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- Dance!
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Thank you.
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Eh?
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Puh.
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Pet!
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Good dog!
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A G.
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Peg!
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Great!
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The peg is going to get it!
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R!
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R!
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G!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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There's our ship!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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And there's our mast!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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R!
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- He's the mainsail!
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E!
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Good.
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Dig!
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Grrr!
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Ready for treasure mateys?
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Riches, rubies!
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Jewels the size of rocks!
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Great!
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A Ugh.
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Red!
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That's a sunset.
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Red sky at night.
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Pirates delight.
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Huh?
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Eh!
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Mm!
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- Hell!
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Oh!
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Hop!
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Hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop.
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Oh!
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Mmm.
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HUM!
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Mm.
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Eh!
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Mmm!
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Men!
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All the king's men...
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...and all the king's horses...
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We can't put him back together again!
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Oh!
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G. Hog!
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Hog!
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Hog!
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Hog!
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Hog!
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Buh!
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Ah!
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Duh!
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- Bump!
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Drum! And bass!
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B!
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Oh!
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G.
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- Bug!
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- Huh.
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Oh!
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S. BUSH!
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- Eh!
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Mm.
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Boom!
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Buh!
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Ooh!
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Puh!
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Buh!
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Everyone!
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Tuh!
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Oh!
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Top!
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Perfect!
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Oh! Be careful!
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Bleh!
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- A guh bug.
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- Buh!
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Brilliant!
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A bug!
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Buh!
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- Ah, guh.
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Bag!
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Great!
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Maybe there's something useful inside.
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Buh!
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E!
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G. Big!
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Brilliant!
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Go on, get on tour.
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A terrific view!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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G. Long!
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E!
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Wait One little alpha block went off to bed.
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H -O -G -Hug.
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One more alpha block went off to bed.
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A -Nap.
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One more alpha block went off to bed.
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K -O -T -Cot.
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One more alpha block went off to bed.
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A Shut! So...
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"Now that we've all sat down..." What shall we do?
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Ah!
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Pat!
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Ah!
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Tap!
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- - Tea!
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Mmm.
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Ah!
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Mm.
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Man!
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Mmm.
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Ah!
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Matt!
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Magic Matt Hmm ah - Ah!
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Oh!
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"Pot !" "Gosh !" Oh!
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- POD!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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- - Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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G. Dog!
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E!
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G. I Eek!
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Huh?
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Ah!
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"How about that?" Tip -top -top hat.
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Ah!
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Mm.
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Fan!
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Fan -tastic!
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Ah!
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"Bat !" "Terrific!
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Time for a quick game of cricket !" Eh.
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pet terrific a terrier Ah!
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Zap!
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Mm!
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Ah!
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Yes!
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Ah!
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Pop!
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No tap.
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Tap, tap.
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Tap, tap!
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Not now, eh?
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I'm looking for a tap.
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Mmm!
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Ah!
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Mm!
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Van!
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Jumping draggernauts!
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Is that a flying machine?
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Gah!
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Oh!
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- G.
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- Jog.
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Jog, jog, jog.
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E!
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G. Jig!
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Jig!
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Jig!
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Jig!
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Jig!
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A. Vet!
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I am a vet!
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I'm very good at helping animals.
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Chuh!
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A. Jumping Jumbos! Is it...
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A flying machine?
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Whoa!
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Eh.
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Fuck!
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Web!
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Oh, whoops!
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Brilliant!
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Now we really do need saving!
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Oh!
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X.
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-Bucks.
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-Burilliance.
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Eh!
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X. Six.
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I said three cheers, not...
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-Huh?
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-One...
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Two...
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Three...
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Four, five, six!
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- X?
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- Wuh.
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Eh.
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- White!
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- White!
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- Hooray!
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- Hooray!
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E!
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Good.
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WIG!
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Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo E!
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Good.
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Pig!
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Oh!
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Pretty pigtail!
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E!
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Good.
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- Think!
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- Oh!
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Oh!
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Oh!
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Z. Ah!
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- Yomp!
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- Yomp!
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Zzzz!
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Zah, zah.
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Yeah.
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Ah!
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Yuck!
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Hmm?
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Yes!
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A yuck!
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Ah!
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Yikes!
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Don't wake Zed up!
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Oh!
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X.
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box back alpha mortals Ha!
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Ah!
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G - Hug!
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Ugh!
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Eh!
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Red!
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And as Little Red Riding Hood made her way through the forest, the big bad wolf jumped out!
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Eh!
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Ted!
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Who's been eating my porridge?
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Huh.
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Eh!
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So the pretty princess lay down on a big, comfortable bed. And...
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look at that!
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It is a mat, a mat, a mat, a mat.
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The mat is flat.
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K. A.
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T. Cat.
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Look at that.
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It is a cat, a cat, a cat, a cat.
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The cat sat on the mat.
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Er, a, t, rat.
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Look at that.
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It is a rat, a rat, a rat, a rat.
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B, a, t, bat.
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Look at that.
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# It is a bat, a bat, a bat, a bat.
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# # Mm.
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# A...
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# # T...
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# Bat.
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# # Look at that.
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# It is a vat, a vat, a vat, a vat.
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# # Mm.
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# Ah!
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Mmm.
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Van!
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Oh!
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S. BUSH!
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BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING
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BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING
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BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING BING Oh!
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Hop!
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Oh!
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Good.
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FOOG!
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Mm.
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Oh!
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Mug!
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Oh!
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Unbelievable!
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Hm!
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Oh!
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- - Huh?
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Eh.
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Hmm.
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Hen!
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I'm exhausted just watching this!
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Eh!
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Mm.
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Ding!
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Ding!
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Ding!
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Ding!
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Ding!
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Ding!
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Ding!
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Ding!
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Ding!
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Ding!
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I am with Mickey Mouse Ding!
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Ffff.
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Eh!
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Mmm!
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I will win!
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Eh!
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Mm.
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Win!
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I am a winner!

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Context & Background

The video titled "CVC Words | Learn to Read" features engaging dialogues that revolve around simple, short words known as CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words. The characters interact in a playful and lighthearted manner, addressing everyday situations such as encountering a cute cat or dealing with a 'cot.' This context is ideal for English learners, particularly beginners, as it introduces them to fundamental vocabulary and pronunciation through entertaining exchanges. The conversational style encourages learners to become familiar with how these words fit into everyday communication, making it an excellent resource for english speaking practice.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • Ah! Cat! - A simple exclamation that captures attention and expresses surprise.
  • Good! - A versatile word used to indicate approval or pleasantness.
  • I have to get away from the cat. - A complete sentence used in various contexts to express needing distance.
  • Dog. - Another common animal term that is easily understood, making it great for building vocabulary.
  • Thank you. - A polite phrase essential for everyday interactions.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively learn from this video, consider using the shadowing technique, a method that involves listening and repeating simultaneously or shortly after hearing dialogue. Here’s how to apply it:

  1. Watch the video once without distractions. Familiarize yourself with the characters and the overall context of the conversation.
  2. Play the video again. Pause after each phrase to repeat what you hear. This helps reinforce pronunciation and intonation. Using a reliable shadowing site or a shadowing app may enhance this experience.
  3. Focus on the CVC words. Identify the consonant-vowel-consonant structure in the words and practice them individually. For example, say "cat," "dog," and "cot" multiple times to gain confidence.
  4. Record yourself. Hearing your own voice will help you identify areas of improvement and monitor your progress over time.
  5. Practice consistently. Make watching and shadowing from the video part of your learn English with YouTube routine. Daily practice will significantly improve your speaking skills.

By engaging with the content in this manner, not only will you enhance your vocabulary, but you'll also become more comfortable with the rhythm and flow of spoken English.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →