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Chapter XXII
After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform. While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn. “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried. The poster referred to ran as follows: Wampole’s Trans-Continental Specialty Company.
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later than; following
From this reading “After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.”
during the time that
From this reading “While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.”
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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 After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
later than; following
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The poster referred to ran as follows:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
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From this reading Wampole’s Trans-Continental Specialty Company.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
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From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
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From this reading The poster referred to ran as follows:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
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From this reading The poster referred to ran as follows:
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From this reading The poster referred to ran as follows:
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wampole’s Trans-Continental Specialty Company.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
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From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
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From this reading Wampole’s Trans-Continental Specialty Company.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wampole’s Trans-Continental Specialty Company.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
during the time that
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
