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Chapter XII
"JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence. William's eyes, large, reproachful, and gloomy, followed every movement. "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly. "I didn't _mean_ to hit that cat," said William earnestly. "I didn't--honest.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “William's eyes, large, reproachful, and gloomy, followed every movement.”
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading “"I didn't--honest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “"JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.”
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From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
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From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
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From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't _mean_ to hit that cat," said William earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't _mean_ to hit that cat," said William earnestly.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading William's eyes, large, reproachful, and gloomy, followed every movement.
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From this reading William's eyes, large, reproachful, and gloomy, followed every movement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's eyes, large, reproachful, and gloomy, followed every movement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's eyes, large, reproachful, and gloomy, followed every movement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't _mean_ to hit that cat," said William earnestly.
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading "I didn't--honest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't _mean_ to hit that cat," said William earnestly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
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From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's eyes, large, reproachful, and gloomy, followed every movement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't _mean_ to hit that cat," said William earnestly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's eyes, large, reproachful, and gloomy, followed every movement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's eyes, large, reproachful, and gloomy, followed every movement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't _mean_ to hit that cat," said William earnestly.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I didn't _mean_ to hit that cat," said William earnestly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I didn't _mean_ to hit that cat," said William earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't _mean_ to hit that cat," said William earnestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JUMBLE" William's father carefully placed the bow and arrow at the back of the library cupboard, then closed the cupboard door and locked it in grim silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three windows and Mrs. Clive's cat all in one morning," began Mr. Brown sternly.
