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Chapter II
A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree. Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro. "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums. "I'll play bellman." And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.”
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.
From this reading “And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.”
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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 STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
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From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
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From this reading "I'll play bellman."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
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From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
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From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
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From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
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From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
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From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
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From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
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From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
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From this reading "I'll play bellman."
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From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
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From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
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From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll play bellman."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
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From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
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From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
