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Chapter XXVIII
THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered. It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay. "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier. "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy. "I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.”
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading “THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “"I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “"I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"”
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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 CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
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From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
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From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.
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From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
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From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
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From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"
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From this reading "I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"
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From this reading "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"
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From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
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From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
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From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
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From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I came pretty near slipping and breaking my neck at one point," said Randy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, however, not so easy for them to climb up the face of the cliff fronting that portion of Barlight Bay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
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From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
at the time that
From this reading "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Some climb, believe me!" panted Spouter, when they had reached a spot where going was easier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It was a comparatively easy matter for the twins and Spouter to get out of the cavern by the way they had entered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't believe those Germans ever use that entrance, do you?"
