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Chapter XXI
SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand. The look of exultation was gone from his face. He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_. He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard. "A dog!" he exclaimed again.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"A dog!" he exclaimed again.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The look of exultation was gone from his face.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.”
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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 dog!" he exclaimed again.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "A dog!" he exclaimed again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
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From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
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From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
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From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
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From this reading "A dog!" he exclaimed again.
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From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
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From this reading SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand.
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From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
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From this reading "A dog!" he exclaimed again.
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From this reading The look of exultation was gone from his face.
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From this reading The look of exultation was gone from his face.
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From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The look of exultation was gone from his face.
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From this reading The look of exultation was gone from his face.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
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From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand.
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From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The look of exultation was gone from his face.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The look of exultation was gone from his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SANDY'S METHOD McTrigger dropped on his knees in the sand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
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From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
up to a particular time
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The look of exultation was gone from his face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
which person or people
From this reading He spelled the letters out one by one, and the look in his face was of one who still disbelieved what he had seen and heard.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He twisted the collar about the dog's limp neck until he came to the worn plate, on which he could make out the faintly engraved letters _K-a-z-a-n_.
