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Chapter XI
THE MYSTERY OF THE MOUNTAINTOP. When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind. “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?” “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.” “Well, where was your trip rope that we planned?”
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Well, where was your trip rope that we planned?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?””
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ““Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?””
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.”
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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 When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
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From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
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From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
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From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
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From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
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From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
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From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
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From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
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From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
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From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MOUNTAINTOP.
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MOUNTAINTOP.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MOUNTAINTOP.
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From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, where was your trip rope that we planned?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, where was your trip rope that we planned?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MOUNTAINTOP.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, where was your trip rope that we planned?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We tried it, but his horse jumped just as we pulled, and then ran.”
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From this reading “Well, where was your trip rope that we planned?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
at the time that
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Well, where was your trip rope that we planned?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading When Price’s henchmen brought back word that Buffalo Bill had slipped out of their trap, and made good his escape, and they could not tell in what direction, that worthy was in a savage state of mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why didn’t you drop ’im from the saddle without any warning when he went by?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, where was your trip rope that we planned?”
