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Chapter V
"What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher. Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food. But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking. "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar." Little Crotchet said nothing.
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any thing at all
From this reading “Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Little Crotchet said nothing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Little Crotchet said nothing.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.”
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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 "What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher.
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From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
any thing at all
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Crotchet said nothing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Little Crotchet said nothing.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Little Crotchet said nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Timoleon's whinnying was more prolonged, and in the midst of it they could hear Aaron talking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a pity if he is hurt!" exclaimed the Teacher.
at the time that
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before anything else could be said, there came a whinnying sound from Timoleon, such as horses make when they greet those they are fond of, or when they are hungry and see some one bringing their food.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef horses could talk," remarked Randall, "I'd up 'n' say dey wuz ca'n on a big confab in dar."
