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Chapter XXIII
IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL. The rest of that day passed without incident. Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next. Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day. The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
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later than; following
From this reading “Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The rest of that day passed without incident.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The rest of that day passed without incident.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “The rest of that day passed without incident.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.”
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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 Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
later than; following
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
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From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
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From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
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From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
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From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
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From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
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From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
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From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
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From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
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From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
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From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
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From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.
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From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
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From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
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From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
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From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
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From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
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From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.
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From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
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From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
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From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
which person or people
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
