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Chapter XIV
CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT. Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer. "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window. "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?" "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
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later than; following
From this reading “Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.”
not friendly or close
From this reading “Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.”
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later than; following
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
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From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
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From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.
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From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
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From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
not friendly or close
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
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From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
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From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
above and across; more than
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
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From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
