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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
accomplished
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From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
adopted
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From this reading His suggestion was adopted, and that night the Fort Bayard boys and Hawke flew at dusk to the Bread Pudding ranch.
again
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
appeared
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
appears
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From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
away
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
B
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
Bayard
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From this reading His suggestion was adopted, and that night the Fort Bayard boys and Hawke flew at dusk to the Bread Pudding ranch.
become
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
begin
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From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
best
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From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
bird
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
boys
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From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
Bread
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From this reading His suggestion was adopted, and that night the Fort Bayard boys and Hawke flew at dusk to the Bread Pudding ranch.
capture
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From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
carrying
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
continue
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From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
course
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
Dad
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From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
decided
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From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
drop
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
dusk
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From this reading His suggestion was adopted, and that night the Fort Bayard boys and Hawke flew at dusk to the Bread Pudding ranch.
ENEMY
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
expressed
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
fact
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
first
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
flew
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From this reading His suggestion was adopted, and that night the Fort Bayard boys and Hawke flew at dusk to the Bread Pudding ranch.
fold
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
following
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
Fort
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From this reading His suggestion was adopted, and that night the Fort Bayard boys and Hawke flew at dusk to the Bread Pudding ranch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
Hawke
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From this reading His suggestion was adopted, and that night the Fort Bayard boys and Hawke flew at dusk to the Bread Pudding ranch.
Herb
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His suggestion was adopted, and that night the Fort Bayard boys and Hawke flew at dusk to the Bread Pudding ranch.
hunt
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From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
instruction
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From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
killed
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
latter
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
marauder
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
matter
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
Monday
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
morning
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
Mr
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
new
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
night
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From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
off
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
once
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From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
outside
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
P
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
Phipps
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
plane
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
proceed
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From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
Pudding
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From this reading His suggestion was adopted, and that night the Fort Bayard boys and Hawke flew at dusk to the Bread Pudding ranch.
quite
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
ranch
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
said
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From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
SIGHT
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
suggestion
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From this reading His suggestion was adopted, and that night the Fort Bayard boys and Hawke flew at dusk to the Bread Pudding ranch.
telephoned
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
thief
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From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
thing
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From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
thinks
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From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
three
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From this reading IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY The following Monday morning, Herb telephoned that the marauder had again appeared at the Phipps ranch, and had killed off three of the fold, carrying one away.
tie
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
trip
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From this reading It was not their first trip to the B. P. in the new plane; in fact, it had become quite a matter of course to drop in on Mr. Phipps, and, as the latter expressed it, "tie the bird outside."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
watch
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From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
way
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From this reading "Dad thinks the best way to begin is to watch around the fold at night till the thing appears," said Herb.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was decided, therefore, to proceed at once with the hunt, and, when the capture of the thief had been accomplished, to continue the instruction of the boys.
