Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading The rafts grounded and they waded ashore while still the day held.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But darkness fell before they could explore.

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From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But darkness fell before they could explore.

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

From this reading But darkness fell before they could explore.

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From this reading But darkness fell before they could explore.

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From this reading The rafts grounded and they waded ashore while still the day held.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading But darkness fell before they could explore.

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From this reading But darkness fell before they could explore.

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From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

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From this reading And there was food here in plenty.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading The rafts grounded and they waded ashore while still the day held.

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From this reading The rafts grounded and they waded ashore while still the day held.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading And there was food here in plenty.

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From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

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From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

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

From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

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

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

not any; not one

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

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From this reading And there was food here in plenty.

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From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading The rafts grounded and they waded ashore while still the day held.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The rafts grounded and they waded ashore while still the day held.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

up to a particular time

From this reading As a matter of precaution Burl and his folk found a hiding-place in a mushroom-thicket and hid until morning.

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From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

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From this reading The rafts grounded and they waded ashore while still the day held.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.

during the time that

From this reading The rafts grounded and they waded ashore while still the day held.

belonging to which person

From this reading Then the mountains drew back and the tribe was in a valley where, look as they might, there was no single tawny-red puffball from whose spreading range the tribesmen were refugees.