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Chapter XXVII
AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself. "Not seriously, Uncle Homer," added Christy. "But how was he wounded? I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter. "It was hardly a battle," replied Christy.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Not seriously, Uncle Homer," added Christy.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It was hardly a battle," replied Christy.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.”
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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 AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Not seriously, Uncle Homer," added Christy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
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From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But how was he wounded?
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From this reading "Not seriously, Uncle Homer," added Christy.
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From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
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From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading "It was hardly a battle," replied Christy.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading "Not seriously, Uncle Homer," added Christy.
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From this reading "But how was he wounded?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was hardly a battle," replied Christy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
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From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
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From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
not any; not one
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not seriously, Uncle Homer," added Christy.
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From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It was hardly a battle," replied Christy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not seriously, Uncle Homer," added Christy.
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From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
up to a particular time
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
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From this reading "Not seriously, Uncle Homer," added Christy.
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From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But how was he wounded?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
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From this reading AN ENTERPRISE FOR A DARK NIGHT "Corny wounded!" exclaimed Colonel Passford, rising with no little emotion from the box on which he had seated himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have heard of no battle in the vicinity of New York till now, though our papers contain some news from outside," continued the planter.
