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Chapter XII
THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO. The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting. Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters. "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home. "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
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later than; following
From this reading “"Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.”
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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 The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
later than; following
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
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From this reading THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO.
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From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
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From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
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From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
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From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
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From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
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From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
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From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
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From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
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From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
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From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
not any; not one
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
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From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO.
above and across; more than
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
at the time that
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
