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Chapter V
THE TRAIL GROWS WARMER. "Say, just look up there, fellows!" Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words. Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill. "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.”
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading “Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Say, just look up there, fellows!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.”
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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 Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
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From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
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From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAIL GROWS WARMER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
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From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAIL GROWS WARMER.
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From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
in the direction of
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAIL GROWS WARMER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAIL GROWS WARMER.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
