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Chapter XII
Tricasse stared at him, incapable of speech. "Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over. Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines. We must start this evening." He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must start this evening."”
above and across; more than
From this reading “"Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “We must start this evening."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.”
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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 He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tricasse stared at him, incapable of speech.
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From this reading Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
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From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.
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From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
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From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
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From this reading We must start this evening."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
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From this reading "Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
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From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tricasse stared at him, incapable of speech.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tricasse stared at him, incapable of speech.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must start this evening."
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From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tricasse stared at him, incapable of speech.
above and across; more than
From this reading "Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.
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From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tricasse stared at him, incapable of speech.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tricasse stared at him, incapable of speech.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We must start this evening."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We must start this evening."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tricasse stared at him, incapable of speech.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He turned and descended the bank rapidly, letting himself down by the trunks of the birch saplings, treading softly and cautiously over stones and dead leaves, for the road was so near that a careless footstep might perhaps be heard by passing Uhlans.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Tell me, at least, how we can avoid the German lines.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well," said Jack, gently, "think it over.
