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Chapter XXXIX
HOMEWARD BOUND. Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night. "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard. "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey." Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.”
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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 Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
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From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
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From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
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From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
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From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
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From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
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From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
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From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
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From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
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From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
