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Chapter XXI
BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded. "You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way. Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do." "And that isn't the reason why I am talking this way," retorted the prisoner. "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
later than; following
From this reading “Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."”
feeling guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment
From this reading “"You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “"You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “"You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.”
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later than; following
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "And that isn't the reason why I am talking this way," retorted the prisoner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And that isn't the reason why I am talking this way," retorted the prisoner.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
feeling guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment
From this reading "You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.
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From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.
for the reason that
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
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From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
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From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
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From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And that isn't the reason why I am talking this way," retorted the prisoner.
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From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
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From this reading "And that isn't the reason why I am talking this way," retorted the prisoner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
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From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
not any; not one
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And that isn't the reason why I am talking this way," retorted the prisoner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And that isn't the reason why I am talking this way," retorted the prisoner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And that isn't the reason why I am talking this way," retorted the prisoner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
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From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
which person or people
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
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From this reading Just because Dave spent part of his life in the poorhouse after he was stolen away from his parents is no reason why you should speak as you do."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I've got another reason, and Dave Porter will find out what it is before very long."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BACK IN CAMP "What's this you are saying, Link?" demanded Phil, who had overheard the conversation just recorded.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You ought to be ashamed of yourself to talk that way.
