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Chapter XIV
THE AFFAIR AT THE FORT. The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource. This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory. Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom. "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.”
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading “"Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.”
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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 two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading THE AFFAIR AT THE FORT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE AFFAIR AT THE FORT.
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From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
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From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
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From this reading THE AFFAIR AT THE FORT.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
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From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
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From this reading "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
not any; not one
From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
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From this reading "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
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From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
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From this reading "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
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From this reading "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
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From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AFFAIR AT THE FORT.
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From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading The two began cautiously, like a pair of skillful generals sending out a skirmish line to test the enemy's strength and resource.
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From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
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From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
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From this reading "Playing easy," muttered the referee, noting the half minute on his watch.
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From this reading This was no such battle as Texas', a wild rush, a few mighty blows, and then victory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Williams was wary as a cat, sparring lightly, and taking no risks, and the other saw the plan and its wisdom.
