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Chapter XV
COLONEL STANTON'S VISIT. The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home. The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet. In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown. But another battle was not far off.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “But another battle was not far off.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.”
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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 The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading But another battle was not far off.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
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From this reading But another battle was not far off.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
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From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
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From this reading COLONEL STANTON'S VISIT.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
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From this reading In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
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From this reading In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
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From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
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From this reading But another battle was not far off.
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From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown.
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From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
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From this reading But another battle was not far off.
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From this reading In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COLONEL STANTON'S VISIT.
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From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the meanwhile the Confederate troops had departed for parts unknown.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COLONEL STANTON'S VISIT.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Federal regiment went into camp up the road, but a short distance from the Ruthven home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The coming of the soldiers filled the whole neighborhood with alarm, but it was soon evident that Colonel Stanton was a strict disciplinarian and did not countenance any pilfering, and then the inhabitants became more quiet.
