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Chapter XIII
GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went. It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast. Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace. Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket. "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.”
hard to find or in short supply
From this reading “GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.”
during the time that
From this reading “Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.”
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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 Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
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From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
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From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
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From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
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From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
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From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
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From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
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From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
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From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
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From this reading "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
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From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
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From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
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From this reading "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
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From this reading "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
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From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
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From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
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From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
hard to find or in short supply
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
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From this reading "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
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From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
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From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
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From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
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From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
during the time that
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
