CHAPTER XXIV.
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Chapter XXIV
THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?” He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp. “What were you planning to do when you were heading for Port Burdock? _Had_ you any plan?” “I was going to clear out of the country.
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have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading “THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?””
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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 THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
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From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
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From this reading _Had_ you any plan?”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
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From this reading “What were you planning to do when you were heading for Port Burdock?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
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From this reading “I was going to clear out of the country.
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From this reading “I was going to clear out of the country.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
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From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What were you planning to do when you were heading for Port Burdock?
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From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I was going to clear out of the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Had_ you any plan?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What were you planning to do when you were heading for Port Burdock?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was going to clear out of the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
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From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
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From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What were you planning to do when you were heading for Port Burdock?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What were you planning to do when you were heading for Port Burdock?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was going to clear out of the country.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
at the time that
From this reading “What were you planning to do when you were heading for Port Burdock?
which person or people
From this reading He moved nearer his guest as he spoke in such a manner as to prevent the possibility of a sudden glimpse of the three men who were advancing up the hill road—with an intolerable slowness, as it seemed to Kemp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PLAN THAT FAILED “But now,” said Kemp, with a side glance out of the window, “what are we to do?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What were you planning to do when you were heading for Port Burdock?
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 24?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "CHAPTER XXIV....", what tone does the author establish?
