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Chapter XIV
THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm. She cried out and struggled vainly in his grip. "Don't follow him, boys!" called Silent. "He's a dog that can bite while he runs. Stand quiet, girl!"
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later than; following
From this reading “THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She cried out and struggled vainly in his grip.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.”
a sudden deep breath caused by emotion
From this reading “THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Stand quiet, girl!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.”
in the direction of
From this reading “THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.”
during the time that
From this reading “"He's a dog that can bite while he runs.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.”
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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 CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
later than; following
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading "He's a dog that can bite while he runs.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading "Don't follow him, boys!" called Silent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading "Don't follow him, boys!" called Silent.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "He's a dog that can bite while he runs.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She cried out and struggled vainly in his grip.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading "He's a dog that can bite while he runs.
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From this reading "Don't follow him, boys!" called Silent.
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From this reading "Don't follow him, boys!" called Silent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading Stand quiet, girl!"
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From this reading She cried out and struggled vainly in his grip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He's a dog that can bite while he runs.
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From this reading "He's a dog that can bite while he runs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't follow him, boys!" called Silent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She cried out and struggled vainly in his grip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading She cried out and struggled vainly in his grip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stand quiet, girl!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading "He's a dog that can bite while he runs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
a sudden deep breath caused by emotion
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading Stand quiet, girl!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading She cried out and struggled vainly in his grip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He's a dog that can bite while he runs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
in the direction of
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
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From this reading She cried out and struggled vainly in his grip.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
during the time that
From this reading "He's a dog that can bite while he runs.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CROSS ROADS As Black Bart raced away in answer to Dan's whistle, Kate recovered herself from the daze in which she stood and with a sob ran towards the willows, calling the name of Dan, but Silent sprang after her, and caught her by the arm.
