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Chapter VIII
SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil. Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet." Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter. The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred. "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.”
later than; following
From this reading “Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.”
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading “"It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."”
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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 Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
later than; following
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
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From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
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From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
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From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
