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Chapter XXVIII
THE THEFT OF THE NUGGETS. When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her. On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians. He knew he had heard the yelling of a white man. Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.”
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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 Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
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From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
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From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
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From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.
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From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
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From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
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From this reading He knew he had heard the yelling of a white man.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
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From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew he had heard the yelling of a white man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew he had heard the yelling of a white man.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
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From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
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From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
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From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
not any; not one
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
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From this reading THE THEFT OF THE NUGGETS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THEFT OF THE NUGGETS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THEFT OF THE NUGGETS.
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From this reading THE THEFT OF THE NUGGETS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
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From this reading On his part there was no superstitious belief that the spirits of the Moonlight Mountains had been concerned in that “attack” on the Indians.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
at the time that
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
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From this reading He knew he had heard the yelling of a white man.
which person or people
From this reading Who that white man was he did not know, of course; but he suspected Buffalo Bill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Lieutenant Barlow discovered that May Arlington was not with the Cheyennes, he dropped out of their midst and began a search for her.
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From this reading He knew he had heard the yelling of a white man.
