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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
accuracy
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
aim
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
alleged
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
ample
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
Andy
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
bidden
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
blacks
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
bloodnounUS /blood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
breaking
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
busily
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
came
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
caused
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
chamber
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
chill
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
climbing
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
combined
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
condition
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
contortions
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
crouching
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
darky
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
dash
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
de
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
ears
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
edge
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
engaged
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
evidently
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
excavation
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
executing
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
fact
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
fail
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
fearful
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
fin
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
floor
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
forest
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
fully
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
gain
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
Gil
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
gwine
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
hand
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
held
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
high
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
holding
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
hour
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
how
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
I'se
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
incantationnounUS /ˌɪn.kænˈteɪ.ʃən/
A series of words said as a magic spell or charm to summon supernatural forces.
From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
intended
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
kin
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
literally
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
matters
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
MeanwhilenounUS /ˈmeanwhile/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
Nelse
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
night
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
noise
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
noises
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
odders
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
old
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
opportunity
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
other
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
other's
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
power
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
quickly
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
realize
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
reasonable
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
remainednounUS /ˈremained/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
repetition
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
revolver
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
said
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
sentinel
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
series
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
shoot
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
shoulders
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
sound
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
spell
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
standin
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
standingnounUS /ˈstanding/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
straining
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
subjection
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
tables
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
ter
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
then
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
torch
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
trick
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
tunnel
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
turned
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From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
underground
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
usual
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
veins
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
voudoo
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
walls
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From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
watch
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
weaken
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nelse did as he was bidden; but while standing at the edge of the excavation holding the torch in one hand and his revolver in the other, he could not fail to realize how quickly the tables might be turned if the blacks should make a combined dash.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
wonderfulnounUS /ˈwonderful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
worshipers
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From this reading Meanwhile Gil was straining his ears for the repetition of that fearful noise which had literally caused the blood to chill in his veins, and Andy remained crouching within the shadow of the tunnel busily engaged in executing a series of wonderful contortions evidently intended as an incantation to weaken the power of the voudoo worshipers.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That which held them in subjection was the fact that the walls of the underground chamber were so high they could not gain the floor of the tunnel without climbing on each other’s shoulders, and while this was being done the sentinel would have ample opportunity to shoot with reasonable accuracy of aim.
wrought
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From this reading During fully half an hour matters remained in this condition, not a sound save the usual night noises of the forest breaking the silence, and then the old darky, his alleged spell having been wrought, came toward Gil as he said:
you'se
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From this reading “I’se gwine ter take my trick at standin’ watch, an’ you’se kin fin’ de odders.”
