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Chapter VII
WHAT HAPPENED THERE. "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane. "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply. "Come on, and let's explore the island. You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Come on, and let's explore the island.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “"You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.”
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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 "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
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From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
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From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
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From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Come on, and let's explore the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come on, and let's explore the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED THERE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come on, and let's explore the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come on, and let's explore the island.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on, and let's explore the island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED THERE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED THERE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
