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Chapter XV
IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger. All glanced at each other suggestively. "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper. "More than likely, Roger," was the answer. "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.”
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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 "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
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From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
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From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
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From this reading "More than likely, Roger," was the answer.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
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From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
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From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
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From this reading "More than likely, Roger," was the answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "More than likely, Roger," was the answer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
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From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
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From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
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From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
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From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "More than likely, Roger," was the answer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "More than likely, Roger," was the answer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
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From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
