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GEN. P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED. _Gen. P_. "The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it. He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.”
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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 P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
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From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
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From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
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From this reading "The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.
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From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.
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From this reading "The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.
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From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
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From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
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From this reading "The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
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From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
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From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.
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From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.
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From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
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From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
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From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
not any; not one
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
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From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
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From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
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From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
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From this reading "The escape of Crosby was a hair-breadth one, and well did he know it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading P. TELLS ABOUT CROSBY'S VISIT TO A MOUNTAIN CAVE--HOW HE WAS AGAIN TAKEN PRISONER--AND THE MANNER IN WHICH HE ESCAPED.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He felt himself indeed safe from his pursuers, but his situation was no comfortable one--up to his knees in mud, and without a shelter for the night.
