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Chapter XIII
A FISH AND A SNAKE. "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!" "Look out for yourself, Joe!" These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons. But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
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released from a duty or job
From this reading “These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “"Look out for yourself, Joe!"”
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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 FISH AND A SNAKE.
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From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FISH AND A SNAKE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
the two together, not just one
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
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From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
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From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
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From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
released from a duty or job
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
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From this reading A FISH AND A SNAKE.
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From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
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From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Look out for yourself, Joe!"
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From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
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From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
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From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
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From this reading "Look out for yourself, Joe!"
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From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
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From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
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From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FISH AND A SNAKE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
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From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
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From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
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From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
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From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Look out for yourself, Joe!"
