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Chapter VII
THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt. Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion. He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual. Something evidently was amiss. "What is it?" demanded Lil Artha, in his usual impetuous way.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Something evidently was amiss.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.”
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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 THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
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From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
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From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
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From this reading Something evidently was amiss.
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From this reading "What is it?" demanded Lil Artha, in his usual impetuous way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
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From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
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From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
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From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
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From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
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From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
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From this reading "What is it?" demanded Lil Artha, in his usual impetuous way.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
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From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
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From this reading Something evidently was amiss.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
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From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
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From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
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From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
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From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
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From this reading "What is it?" demanded Lil Artha, in his usual impetuous way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?" demanded Lil Artha, in his usual impetuous way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?" demanded Lil Artha, in his usual impetuous way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" demanded Lil Artha, in his usual impetuous way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something evidently was amiss.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer, glancing hastily at him, saw the boy rubbing his eyes in a somewhat dazed fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
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From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it?" demanded Lil Artha, in his usual impetuous way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSING SKIFF "Well, I swan!" was the sudden exclamation that broke from the lips of Johnny Spreen, the farmer's bound boy, as he came to a halt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?" demanded Lil Artha, in his usual impetuous way.
which person or people
From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
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From this reading He acted for all the world like a fellow who did not feel sure that his sight was as good as usual.
