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Chapter VIII
IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES. Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them. He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession. He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner. The old man listened attentively and betrayed considerable emotion, and he muttered:
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spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading “The old man listened attentively and betrayed considerable emotion, and he muttered:”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.”
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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 IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
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From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
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From this reading The old man listened attentively and betrayed considerable emotion, and he muttered:
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From this reading The old man listened attentively and betrayed considerable emotion, and he muttered:
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From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them.
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From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
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From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
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From this reading The old man listened attentively and betrayed considerable emotion, and he muttered:
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them.
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From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
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From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
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From this reading The old man listened attentively and betrayed considerable emotion, and he muttered:
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From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
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From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
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From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them.
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From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
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From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.
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From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.
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From this reading The old man listened attentively and betrayed considerable emotion, and he muttered:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading The old man listened attentively and betrayed considerable emotion, and he muttered:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.
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From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
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From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
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From this reading He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ike had his own suspicions, but he did not project them.
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From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He told the story of Sara Sidney--told it in a straightforward, simple manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was going very slow, as he hoped to draw the old man on and force him to a very startling confession.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IKE MAKES A MOST REMARKABLE DISCOVERY AND ALSO PICKS UP CLUES WHICH ENABLE HIM TO START OUT INTELLIGENTLY ON A SHADOW FOR THE BOND THIEVES.
