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Chapter XIX
ARRESTED EVERYWHERE. "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country. Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty. But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper. "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.”
a desire for food
From this reading “But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.”
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading “"Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “"Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.”
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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 "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
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From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
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From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
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From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
a desire for food
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
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From this reading ARRESTED EVERYWHERE.
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From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
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From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
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From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
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From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
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From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
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From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
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From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
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From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
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From this reading ARRESTED EVERYWHERE.
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From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
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From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
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From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
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From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
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From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
