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Chapter XV
WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact. If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away. Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time. They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing. That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.”
every person
From this reading “WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.”
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading “If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.”
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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 That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
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From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
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From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
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From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
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From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
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From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
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From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
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From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
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From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
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From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
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From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
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From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
every person
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
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From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
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From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
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From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
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From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
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From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
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From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
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From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
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From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
not any; not one
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
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From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
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From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
