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Chapter V
The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away. Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal. "Well," he said, gayly, "what next?" Flip recovered herself. "You're safe now anywhere outside the house.
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used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Flip recovered herself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well," he said, gayly, "what next?"”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You're safe now anywhere outside the house.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well," he said, gayly, "what next?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.”
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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 wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
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From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
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From this reading "You're safe now anywhere outside the house.
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From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
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From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
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From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
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From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
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From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
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From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
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From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
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From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
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From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
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From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
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From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
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From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
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From this reading Flip recovered herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," he said, gayly, "what next?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well," he said, gayly, "what next?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Flip recovered herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
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From this reading "You're safe now anywhere outside the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well," he said, gayly, "what next?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're safe now anywhere outside the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You're safe now anywhere outside the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flip recovered herself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're safe now anywhere outside the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," he said, gayly, "what next?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaining the lee of a madroño tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," he said, gayly, "what next?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well," he said, gayly, "what next?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind charged down upon them, slamming the door at their backs, extinguishing the broad shaft of light that had momentarily shot out into the darkness, and swept them a dozen yards away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're safe now anywhere outside the house.
