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Chapter X
“HIST THERE! YOU!” Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon. About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives. Some were seated on palm logs, and some were standing.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.”
looking closely or carefully
From this reading “Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Some were seated on palm logs, and some were standing.”
a dense group of bushes or small trees
From this reading “Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.”
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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 Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.
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From this reading About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading “HIST THERE!
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading Some were seated on palm logs, and some were standing.
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some were seated on palm logs, and some were standing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.
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From this reading Some were seated on palm logs, and some were standing.
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
looking closely or carefully
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some were seated on palm logs, and some were standing.
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From this reading Some were seated on palm logs, and some were standing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Some were seated on palm logs, and some were standing.
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From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
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From this reading “HIST THERE!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
a dense group of bushes or small trees
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About a broad fire of coals was a group of thirty or forty natives.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two hours later, peering from a thicket of tall ferns and sprouting palms, the two boys were witnessing one of the most fascinating moving pictures from real life that they had ever chanced upon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading YOU!”
