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Chapter XI
TAKING AN INVENTORY.--SETTING UP THE STOVE. Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed. "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two." "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently. La Salle drew out his watch.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “La Salle drew out his watch.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."”
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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 Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
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From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TAKING AN INVENTORY.--SETTING UP THE STOVE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
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From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
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From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
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From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading La Salle drew out his watch.
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From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
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From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
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From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TAKING AN INVENTORY.--SETTING UP THE STOVE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading La Salle drew out his watch.
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From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
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From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TAKING AN INVENTORY.--SETTING UP THE STOVE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TAKING AN INVENTORY.--SETTING UP THE STOVE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TAKING AN INVENTORY.--SETTING UP THE STOVE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAKING AN INVENTORY.--SETTING UP THE STOVE.
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From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sposum tide turn, ice lun down to capes, then get ashore," said Peter, confidently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TAKING AN INVENTORY.--SETTING UP THE STOVE.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
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From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
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From this reading La Salle drew out his watch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Let us skin the birds, for it may be that we shall be unable to land for several days, and if so, we shall need all the covering we can get, for this thaw is sure to be followed by a severe frost or two."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
at the time that
From this reading Peter was already picking a dead goose, and Regnar and Waring were about to follow his example, when La Salle interposed.
