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Chapter XIX
IN THE RAVINE. THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual. He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit. It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him. But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
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surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.”
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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 But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
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From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
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From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
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From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
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From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
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From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
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From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
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From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
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From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
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From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
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From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
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From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
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From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
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From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
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From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
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From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE RAVINE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
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From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
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From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be that the fellow had discovered it and laid an ambush for him.
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From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
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From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
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From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
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From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
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From this reading IN THE RAVINE.
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From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
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From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE RAVINE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
up to a particular time
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
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From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE discovery that he was so near the party caused Herbert’s heart to beat faster than usual.
at the time that
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He felt the need of prudence and caution at every step, since he could not know whether Rickard was aware of his pursuit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, in accordance with his previous resolution, he pushed on, leading his pony by the bridle, until he had penetrated a number of rods among the hills, when he once more paused.
