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Chapter VIII
A GOOD SAMARITAN. The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence. "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire. "But he has no gun, so far as I can see." "Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.”
any thing at all
From this reading “"Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A GOOD SAMARITAN.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"But he has no gun, so far as I can see."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.”
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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 A GOOD SAMARITAN.
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From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
any thing at all
From this reading "Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
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From this reading "Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.
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From this reading "Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
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From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
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From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A GOOD SAMARITAN.
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From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
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From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
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From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
not any; not one
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
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From this reading A GOOD SAMARITAN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
which person or people
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
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From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
