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Chapter IV
Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps. Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!" "The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously. "Absolutely," said Teddy cheerfully. "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"”
apart from; not including
From this reading “"Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"”
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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 "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
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From this reading "Absolutely," said Teddy cheerfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
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From this reading "The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously.
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From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
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From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
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From this reading "Absolutely," said Teddy cheerfully.
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From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
apart from; not including
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
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From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
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From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
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From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
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From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
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From this reading "The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Absolutely," said Teddy cheerfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The steam plume has stopped?" asked the professor anxiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
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From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teddy threw himself out of the machine and rushed up the steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
at the time that
From this reading "Not a sign of steam except from two or three puddles of hot water that were cooling off when we left to get back to the fort.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evelyn opened the door before he could ring, and his beaming face told her the news he had to give even without his enthusiastic, "It worked!"
