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Chapter VIII
"What?" asked Pan-at-lee. "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man. "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is. "Pan-at-lee, did you ever hear of a triceratops? No?
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What?" asked Pan-at-lee.”
for the reason that
From this reading “"I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Pan-at-lee, did you ever hear of a triceratops?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Pan-at-lee, did you ever hear of a triceratops?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.”
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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 "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
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From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What?" asked Pan-at-lee.
for the reason that
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Pan-at-lee, did you ever hear of a triceratops?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Pan-at-lee, did you ever hear of a triceratops?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Pan-at-lee, did you ever hear of a triceratops?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
not any; not one
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What?" asked Pan-at-lee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pan-at-lee, did you ever hear of a triceratops?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was deceived because the creature gives off practically no odor," explained the ape-man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What?" asked Pan-at-lee.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "What I smelled was the faint aroma that doubtless permeates the entire jungle because of the long presence of many of the creatures--it is the sort of odor that would remain for a long time, faint as it is.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pan-at-lee, did you ever hear of a triceratops?
