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Chapter XV
IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE. "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English. "Friends," I replied. "What is your name?" "Phil Farringford."
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.”
very surprised
From this reading “"Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “"Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What is your name?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Friends," I replied.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
very surprised
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
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From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
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From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
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From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
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From this reading "Phil Farringford."
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From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
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From this reading "Friends," I replied.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Friends," I replied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is your name?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What is your name?"
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Friends," I replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is your name?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is your name?"
