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Chapter XXI
WHAT HAPPENED TO RALPH. "I'm lost, and that is all there is to it!" Ralph sat on the back of his mustang the picture of dismay. He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave. Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
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the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.”
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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 He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
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From this reading "I'm lost, and that is all there is to it!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'm lost, and that is all there is to it!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
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From this reading Ralph sat on the back of his mustang the picture of dismay.
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From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
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From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
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From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
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From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
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From this reading Ralph sat on the back of his mustang the picture of dismay.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
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From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
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From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO RALPH.
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From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph sat on the back of his mustang the picture of dismay.
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From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
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From this reading "I'm lost, and that is all there is to it!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm lost, and that is all there is to it!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm lost, and that is all there is to it!"
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From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm lost, and that is all there is to it!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph sat on the back of his mustang the picture of dismay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ralph sat on the back of his mustang the picture of dismay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ralph sat on the back of his mustang the picture of dismay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
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From this reading Ralph sat on the back of his mustang the picture of dismay.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO RALPH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph sat on the back of his mustang the picture of dismay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm lost, and that is all there is to it!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph sat on the back of his mustang the picture of dismay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm lost, and that is all there is to it!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO RALPH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had tried to follow his big brother and had failed, and had spent the night on the bank of the ravine, but at a point several miles from the cave.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
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From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO RALPH.
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From this reading Ralph was not nearly as well versed in woodcraft as his big brother, and he hardly knew how to turn or what to do.
