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It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing. "Let us go to the top of Chase Mountain," suggested Sam. "I haven't been up there for three years." "Second the suggestion," replied Tom. "We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “"We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"I haven't been up there for three years."”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"Let us go to the top of Chase Mountain," suggested Sam.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Second the suggestion," replied Tom.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Second the suggestion," replied Tom.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.”
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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 It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.
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From this reading "We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I haven't been up there for three years."
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading "Let us go to the top of Chase Mountain," suggested Sam.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading "I haven't been up there for three years."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I haven't been up there for three years."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us go to the top of Chase Mountain," suggested Sam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading "Let us go to the top of Chase Mountain," suggested Sam.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Second the suggestion," replied Tom.
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From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us go to the top of Chase Mountain," suggested Sam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Second the suggestion," replied Tom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us go to the top of Chase Mountain," suggested Sam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Second the suggestion," replied Tom.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I haven't been up there for three years."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
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From this reading "Second the suggestion," replied Tom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us go to the top of Chase Mountain," suggested Sam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I haven't been up there for three years."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us go to the top of Chase Mountain," suggested Sam.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the day that Randolph Rover was to go to the town of Carwell, fifteen miles away, to see about the bonds, that the three Rover boys planned for a day's outing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We can take a lunch along and make a day of it," and so it was arranged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I haven't been up there for three years."
