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Chapter VII
A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round. "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly. "Man with canoe," answered the Indian laconically. "He make a portage." "Where?"
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Man with canoe," answered the Indian laconically.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"He make a portage."”
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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 MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
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From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Man with canoe," answered the Indian laconically.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Man with canoe," answered the Indian laconically.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "He make a portage."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Man with canoe," answered the Indian laconically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He make a portage."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Joe?" asked Ainley quickly.
at the time that
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOREST Gerald Ainley's canoe had almost reached the junction of the rivers, on the return journey, and he and his companion were battling hard against the acceleration of the current, when the Indian gave a grunt and looked round.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Man with canoe," answered the Indian laconically.
