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On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour. To keep up with them, the two men were compelled to run. Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it. The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting. It was severe work, but of the sort that was exhilarating.
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at or toward the back of something
From this reading “The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.”
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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 On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
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From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
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From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was severe work, but of the sort that was exhilarating.
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From this reading To keep up with them, the two men were compelled to run.
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From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
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From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
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From this reading The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
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From this reading It was severe work, but of the sort that was exhilarating.
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From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
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From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
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From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
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From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
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From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
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From this reading To keep up with them, the two men were compelled to run.
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From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.
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From this reading The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.
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From this reading To keep up with them, the two men were compelled to run.
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From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
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From this reading The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
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From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To keep up with them, the two men were compelled to run.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was severe work, but of the sort that was exhilarating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was severe work, but of the sort that was exhilarating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was severe work, but of the sort that was exhilarating.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To keep up with them, the two men were compelled to run.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To keep up with them, the two men were compelled to run.
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From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To keep up with them, the two men were compelled to run.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To keep up with them, the two men were compelled to run.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The man relieved dropped behind the sled, occasionally leaping upon it and resting.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the river, where was a packed trail and where snowshoes were unnecessary, the dogs averaged six miles an hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To keep up with them, the two men were compelled to run.
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From this reading Daylight and Kama relieved each other regularly at the gee-pole, for here was the hard work of steering the flying sled and of keeping in advance of it.
