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Chapter XX
A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees. After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men. Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp. The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter. “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
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later than; following
From this reading “After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.”
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading “After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.”
large, enthusiastic, and satisfying, especially of a meal
From this reading “The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.”
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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 A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
later than; following
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
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From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
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From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
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From this reading The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
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From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
next to; at the side of
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
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From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
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From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
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From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
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From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
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From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
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From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
large, enthusiastic, and satisfying, especially of a meal
From this reading The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
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From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
