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Chapter XIII
THE TRAITOR’S FLIGHT. “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear. Jack’s spies may be near.” The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs. “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading ““Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Jack’s spies may be near.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ““Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.”
up to a particular time
From this reading ““Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.”
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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 speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
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From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
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From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jack’s spies may be near.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
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From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
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From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
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From this reading THE TRAITOR’S FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
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From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack’s spies may be near.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Jack’s spies may be near.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack’s spies may be near.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack’s spies may be near.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAITOR’S FLIGHT.
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From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
up to a particular time
From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAITOR’S FLIGHT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
which person or people
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.
