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Chapter XXV
THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment. "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly. "Do you suppose they can be related?" "I'd hate to think that Charley Gamp was related to such a fellow," said Phil. "Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with."
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any thing at all
From this reading “"Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Do you suppose they can be related?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.”
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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 BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
any thing at all
From this reading "Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with."
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Do you suppose they can be related?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Do you suppose they can be related?"
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From this reading "I'd hate to think that Charley Gamp was related to such a fellow," said Phil.
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you suppose they can be related?"
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
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From this reading "I'd hate to think that Charley Gamp was related to such a fellow," said Phil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
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From this reading "I'd hate to think that Charley Gamp was related to such a fellow," said Phil.
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
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From this reading "I'd hate to think that Charley Gamp was related to such a fellow," said Phil.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
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From this reading "I'd hate to think that Charley Gamp was related to such a fellow," said Phil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
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From this reading "Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
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From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
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From this reading "I'd hate to think that Charley Gamp was related to such a fellow," said Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you suppose they can be related?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I'd hate to think that Charley Gamp was related to such a fellow," said Phil.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Do you suppose they can be related?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you suppose they can be related?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'd hate to think that Charley Gamp was related to such a fellow," said Phil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you suppose they can be related?"
