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Chapter XI
BUILDING THE RAFT. I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat. On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence. "Where did you get that axe, Sim?" I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.”
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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 I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
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From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
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From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
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From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
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From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
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From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
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From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
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From this reading BUILDING THE RAFT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Where did you get that axe, Sim?"
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From this reading I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
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From this reading I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
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From this reading I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
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From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
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From this reading "Where did you get that axe, Sim?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
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From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
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From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
not any; not one
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
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From this reading I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUILDING THE RAFT.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Where did you get that axe, Sim?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUILDING THE RAFT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the raft lay a sharp axe, which assured me he had not remained in the swamp all the time during my absence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I asked, disturbed by an unpleasant fear that he had been disregarding the rights of property.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
in or at the place that
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I found Sim Gwynn at our landing-place on the verge of the swamp, which was a safe spot for him, as he could retreat, at the approach of a pursuer, where no one could follow him without a boat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where did you get that axe, Sim?"
