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Chapter XXXII
IN WHICH THE TEXAN ARMY FALLS BACK. As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days. "If I am needed I shall reenter the army," he said. "Then I shall go with you," said Dan. "But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"If I am needed I shall reenter the army," he said.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.
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From this reading "But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If I am needed I shall reenter the army," he said.
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From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
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From this reading IN WHICH THE TEXAN ARMY FALLS BACK.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
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From this reading IN WHICH THE TEXAN ARMY FALLS BACK.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
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From this reading "Then I shall go with you," said Dan.
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From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
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From this reading IN WHICH THE TEXAN ARMY FALLS BACK.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
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From this reading "Then I shall go with you," said Dan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
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From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If I am needed I shall reenter the army," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I am needed I shall reenter the army," he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I am needed I shall reenter the army," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE TEXAN ARMY FALLS BACK.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.
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From this reading "If I am needed I shall reenter the army," he said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
not any; not one
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
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From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If I am needed I shall reenter the army," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If I am needed I shall reenter the army," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If I am needed I shall reenter the army," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH THE TEXAN ARMY FALLS BACK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE TEXAN ARMY FALLS BACK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I shall go with you," said Dan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE TEXAN ARMY FALLS BACK.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Then I shall go with you," said Dan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As the excitement in Gonzales continued, and there was no telling what would happen next, Amos Radbury resolved to remain in the town for at least several days.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then I shall go with you," said Dan.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But your side, my son----" "My side is all right again.
