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Chapter V
PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter. “Use your oar! Hit it!” The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence. “Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.”
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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 The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
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From this reading “Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
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From this reading Hit it!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
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From this reading “Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.
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From this reading “Use your oar!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
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From this reading “Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Use your oar!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Use your oar!
