Chapter XXIII · Baggs Takes Charge

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a while, Larry.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

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From this reading “I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a while, Larry.

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From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

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From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

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From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

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From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

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From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

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From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

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From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading They found Len and Larry on the front porch.

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From this reading They found Len and Larry on the front porch.

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From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a while, Larry.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

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From this reading “I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a while, Larry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

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From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

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From this reading They found Len and Larry on the front porch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They found Len and Larry on the front porch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Take a look at this, Len.”

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From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They found Len and Larry on the front porch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They found Len and Larry on the front porch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Take a look at this, Len.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Take a look at this, Len.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a while, Larry.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a while, Larry.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

during the time that

From this reading “I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a while, Larry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hashknife picked up Sleepy at the livery stable, and they rode out to the Box S. Sleepy didn’t know what it was all about, but he went willingly.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Do you think there’s enough wind to sail that kite to-day, Mr. Hartley?” called the boy anxiously.