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Chapter XX
DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?" "Not at first glance." "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul. The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan. Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Not at first glance."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.”
except if; if not
From this reading “"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
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From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Not at first glance."
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From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
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From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
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From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
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From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
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From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
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From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
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From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
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From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Not at first glance."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
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From this reading "Not at first glance."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
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From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
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From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
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From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
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From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not at first glance."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
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From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
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From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
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From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
except if; if not
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
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From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
which person or people
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
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From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
