Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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on the subject of; concerning

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in addition

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in the middle of; surrounded by

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

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From this reading "Hi there, stop, you pesky apple-taker of a boy!" yelled Mr. Brown.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading And, as the boy ran, apples dropped from his pockets to the grass.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

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a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

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the past participle of “be”

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a youthful male person

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an orange of low brightness and saturation

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showing who or what does the action

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plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

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the act of drawing spatially closer to something

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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

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inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

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a line leading to a place or point

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

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inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading And, as the boy ran, apples dropped from his pockets to the grass.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Russ looked in the direction the farmer pointed and saw, amid the trees in the apple orchard, a boy about his own size running as fast as he could run toward a fence.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Russ looked in the direction the farmer pointed and saw, amid the trees in the apple orchard, a boy about his own size running as fast as he could run toward a fence.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Russ looked in the direction the farmer pointed and saw, amid the trees in the apple orchard, a boy about his own size running as fast as he could run toward a fence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And, as the boy ran, apples dropped from his pockets to the grass.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading And, as the boy ran, apples dropped from his pockets to the grass.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

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give help or assistance; be of service

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an expression of greeting

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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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moving to the inside of something

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past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

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someone in charge of other people

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a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

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location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

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the act of hearing attentively

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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

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mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "What do you mean by coming into my orchard and taking my apples!"

a form of address for a man

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belonging to the person speaking

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near in time or place or relationship

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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something offered (as a proposal or bid)

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touching and supported by a surface

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garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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have ownership or possession of

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causing irritation or annoyance

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plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading And, as the boy ran, apples dropped from his pockets to the grass.

having a point

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a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

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inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading And, as the boy ran, apples dropped from his pockets to the grass.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

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(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Russ looked in the direction the farmer pointed and saw, amid the trees in the apple orchard, a boy about his own size running as fast as he could run toward a fence.

plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

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cut with a saw

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a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

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(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

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the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

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come to a halt, stop moving

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the act of someone who picks up or takes something

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exchange thoughts; talk with

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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in or at that place or location

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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in the direction of

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plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

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plural of “uncertainty” — being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

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used to ask for information about something

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which person or people

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in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Hi there, stop, you pesky apple-taker of a boy!" yelled Mr. Brown.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hi there, stop, you pesky apple-taker of a boy!" yelled Mr. Brown.