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Chapter XX
FLIGHT AND PURSUIT. Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape. "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye. "No more do I see anything," answered the old frontiersman. "But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"No more do I see anything," answered the old frontiersman.”
any thing at all
From this reading “"No more do I see anything," answered the old frontiersman.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “"But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “"I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.”
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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 Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLIGHT AND PURSUIT.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "No more do I see anything," answered the old frontiersman.
any thing at all
From this reading "No more do I see anything," answered the old frontiersman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
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From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.
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From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
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From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "No more do I see anything," answered the old frontiersman.
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From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
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From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
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From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
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From this reading FLIGHT AND PURSUIT.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
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From this reading "No more do I see anything," answered the old frontiersman.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
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From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
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From this reading "But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
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From this reading "No more do I see anything," answered the old frontiersman.
not any; not one
From this reading "No more do I see anything," answered the old frontiersman.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
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From this reading "No more do I see anything," answered the old frontiersman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLIGHT AND PURSUIT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
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From this reading Lieutenant Radbury's party had come up to the ravine at a point opposite to the cave, about half an hour before Dan attempted to make his escape.
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From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I see nothing of the Mexicans here," he remarked to Poke Stover, as he swept the ravine from one end to the other with his well-trained eye.
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From this reading "But they may be behind yonder rocks, leftenant.
