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Chapter VIII
"Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high. From there on I'll direct you. Shall we start?" "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed. It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Shall we start?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Shall we start?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.”
in the direction of
From this reading “"Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.”
during the time that
From this reading “It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.”
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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 "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
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From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
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From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
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From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
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From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
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From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
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From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
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From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
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From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
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From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
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From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
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From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
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From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
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From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
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From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
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From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
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From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall we start?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Shall we start?"
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From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
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From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
in the direction of
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
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From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Shall we start?"
during the time that
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
