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AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC. "Here we come!" What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human. The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller. From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here we come!"”
people who share difficult work or danger, especially soldiers
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here we come!"”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.”
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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 AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.
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From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here we come!"
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From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
people who share difficult work or danger, especially soldiers
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
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From this reading From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.
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From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
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From this reading The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
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From this reading The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.
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From this reading From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here we come!"
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From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
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From this reading The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Here we come!"
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ONLY A FARM BOY," "BOB THE CASTAWAY," "COMRADES OF THE SADDLE," "AIRSHIP ANDY," "TOM TAYLOR AT WEST POINT," ETC.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punctuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human.
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From this reading The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller.
