Chapter XXXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN ATTACK.

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From this reading It did not seem practicable by any means to convey the canoe below the falls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading AN ATTACK.

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From this reading On the bank were woods so dense that sunlight could not penetrate the shade.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading It did not seem practicable by any means to convey the canoe below the falls.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

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From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

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From this reading It did not seem practicable by any means to convey the canoe below the falls.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On the bank were woods so dense that sunlight could not penetrate the shade.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading On the bank were woods so dense that sunlight could not penetrate the shade.

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From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not seem practicable by any means to convey the canoe below the falls.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading It did not seem practicable by any means to convey the canoe below the falls.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not seem practicable by any means to convey the canoe below the falls.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

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From this reading It did not seem practicable by any means to convey the canoe below the falls.

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From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

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From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the bank were woods so dense that sunlight could not penetrate the shade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the bank were woods so dense that sunlight could not penetrate the shade.

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From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

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From this reading On the bank were woods so dense that sunlight could not penetrate the shade.

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From this reading It did not seem practicable by any means to convey the canoe below the falls.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

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From this reading It did not seem practicable by any means to convey the canoe below the falls.

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From this reading On the bank were woods so dense that sunlight could not penetrate the shade.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the bank were woods so dense that sunlight could not penetrate the shade.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading On the bank were woods so dense that sunlight could not penetrate the shade.

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From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.

at the time that

From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Dick was conscious of a sad misgiving when he looked at the character of the territory through which they must necessarily pass.

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From this reading On the bank were woods so dense that sunlight could not penetrate the shade.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The canoe inclined to the west readily enough; the fall in the river-bed was so sudden that the current remained quite unaffected by the cataract at a distance of three hundred yards.