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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
affording
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From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
all
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
also
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From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
ample
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From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
appearancenounUS /ˈappearance/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
approached
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
arrived
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From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
ascertain
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From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
camp
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
caught
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
dawn
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
directions
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From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
discover
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
distance
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
evening
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From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
eyes
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
foe
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
foes
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
followed
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From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
following
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
food
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From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
frequently
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From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
gave
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From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
hand
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From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
hour
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
keep
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From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
Kepenau
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From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
kept
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
Knowing
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
lodges
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From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
look-out
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From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
nearer
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
neighbourhood
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
night
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
Once
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
people
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From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
plume
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
posted
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
prepared
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
rear
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From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
return
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
round
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
safely
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From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
satisfaction
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From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
seeing
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
sentinels
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
sharpest
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
sight
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
started
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
strangers
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
supply
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From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
turning
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From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
two
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
very
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From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
warrior's
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
watch
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From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
