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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
affairs
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
amazed
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
appeared
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
ASTONISHEDadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
very surprised
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
become
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
begs
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From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
best
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From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
better
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From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
boy
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
came
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
cap
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
captive
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
certain
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
Colonel
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From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
command
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
Cyrus
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
delighted
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
emotions
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
experienced
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
fell
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From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
Fort
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
glass
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
guard
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
gun
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
GUY
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
head
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
how
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
instant
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
Kendall
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From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
known
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From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
liberated
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
longer
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
loose
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From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
man
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From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
officer
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
out
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
platform
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
possible
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
Preston
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
rapid
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
reason
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From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
retreated
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
said
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
saluted
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
savages
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From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
saw
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
says
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From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
sight
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
Sioux
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
sir
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
some
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From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
speedily
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
state
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
strides
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
suddenlynounUS /ˈsuddenly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
swell
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
swinging
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
taking
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
turned
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From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
view
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From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
whoever
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From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
wondering
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
Yes
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From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
