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Chapter VI
THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer. "Can't stand what?" "The fact on't is, lieutenant, I'm sick. I haven't felt well for two or three days. I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I haven't felt well for two or three days.”
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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 REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
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From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
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From this reading "Can't stand what?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The fact on't is, lieutenant, I'm sick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I haven't felt well for two or three days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I haven't felt well for two or three days.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
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From this reading I haven't felt well for two or three days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
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From this reading "The fact on't is, lieutenant, I'm sick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The fact on't is, lieutenant, I'm sick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The fact on't is, lieutenant, I'm sick.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I haven't felt well for two or three days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The fact on't is, lieutenant, I'm sick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I haven't felt well for two or three days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
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From this reading I haven't felt well for two or three days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I come out here to fight for my country, and I want to do some good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I haven't felt well for two or three days.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Can't stand what?"
which person or people
From this reading THE REBEL SHARPSHOOTERS "Lieutenant Somers, I don't think I can stand it much longer," said Phineas Deane, a private, who had joined the regiment a few days before the battle, as he saluted his officer.
