used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “I’ll bet a cent Mr. Kain won’t allow us to go poking around in the woods,” Brad remarked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan and Brad shared the opinion of the other Cubs that their “fun” times were nearly at an end at the Castle.
one or some or every or all without specification
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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maintain with or as if with a bet
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
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showing who or what does the action
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a large and stately mansion
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centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
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cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
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an institution created to conduct business
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
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discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
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don't
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either extremity of something that has length
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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I especially wanted to see if we could find any clues as to how the fire started.”
start firing a weapon
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activities that are enjoyable or amusing
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
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how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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I'll
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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Kain
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a vaguely specified concern
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a form of address for a man
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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the act of departing politely
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pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
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past form of “remark” — make mention of
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
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past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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in or at that place or location
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
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desired or wished for or sought
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I especially wanted to see if we could find any clues as to how the fire started.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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in the company of; together with
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won't
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From this reading “I’ll bet a cent Mr. Kain won’t allow us to go poking around in the woods,” Brad remarked.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
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