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Chapter XXXIII
THE FIRST NIGHT. The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses. Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also. The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell. The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE FIRST NIGHT.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.”
during the time that
From this reading “Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.”
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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 plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
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From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
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From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
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From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
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From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
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From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
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From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
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From this reading The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
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From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
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From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
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From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
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From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
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From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
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From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
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From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
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From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
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From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
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From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
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From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
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From this reading The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
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From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
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From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
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From this reading The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The superstitious one of the two was for rousing the men at once, but his comrade said:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
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From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The plaintive song of the Texan did have a soothing effect upon both cattle and horses.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
at the time that
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
in or at the place that
From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first the guards heard was a low moan which sounded like a man in suffering, but just where it came from the two guards could not tell.
during the time that
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the time passed away out in the grounds, while in the hacienda when all became quiet it seems that the spooks began to get in their work also.
