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Chapter XVIII
A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond. While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed. When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter. "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment. "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
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later than; following
From this reading “A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “"I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.”
during the time that
From this reading “While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.”
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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 A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
later than; following
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
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From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
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From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
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From this reading "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
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From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
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From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
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From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
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From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
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From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
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From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
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From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
at the time that
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
during the time that
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
