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Chapter VIII
GEN. P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION. _Gen. P_. "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning." _William_.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.”
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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 OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading GEN.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."
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From this reading "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Crosby, as I said, was in a safe retreat, on the mountain, before morning."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading _William_.
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From this reading P. TELLS OF THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF CROSBY--HOW HE WAS OBLIGED TO SHOW HIS SECRET PASS--OF HIS RESIDENCE AT A DUTCHMAN'S--OF HIS BEING CRUELLY BEATEN AND WOUNDED.--CONCLUSION.
