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Chapter XXIII
IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light. "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!" The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on. Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout: "Boys, the stars are shining.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"”
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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 Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
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From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
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From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Boys, the stars are shining.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
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From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
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From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
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From this reading "Boys, the stars are shining.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
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From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
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From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Boys, the stars are shining.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Boys, the stars are shining.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
