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Chapter VI
A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve. This time he was on foot and alone. Apparently he carried nothing. His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all. He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This time he was on foot and alone.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This time he was on foot and alone.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Apparently he carried nothing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This time he was on foot and alone.”
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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 REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
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From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This time he was on foot and alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This time he was on foot and alone.
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From this reading Apparently he carried nothing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
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From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
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From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
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From this reading Apparently he carried nothing.
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From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
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From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
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From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
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From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This time he was on foot and alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
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From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
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From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time he was on foot and alone.
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From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Apparently he carried nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His right hip pocket bulged, the handle of a flashlight protruded from his coat pocket, that was all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REAL DISCOVERY Darkness found Curlie again on the edge of the Forest Preserve.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time he was on foot and alone.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This time he was on foot and alone.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This time he was on foot and alone.
in or at the place that
From this reading He did not pause at the spot where they had hid their car the night before, but continued down the main road for a half mile farther.
