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Chapter V
“Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps. “Are they cotton traders?” “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney. “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?” “I should say so.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading ““You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?””
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ““Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.”
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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 “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?”
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From this reading “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?”
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From this reading “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?”
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From this reading “Are they cotton traders?”
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
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From this reading “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.
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From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
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From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
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From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.
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From this reading “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.
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From this reading “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.
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From this reading “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.
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From this reading “I should say so.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should say so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.
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From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
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From this reading “Are they cotton traders?”
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From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
which person or people
From this reading “Who are those men, and what did they want?” inquired Ned, as he got off his horse at the foot of the steps.
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From this reading “I wish I hadn’t gone at them quite so rough,” replied Rodney.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know what a red-hot rebel Biglin has always been, don’t you?”
