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Chapter XIV
FRIENDS IN TIME OF NEED. A NERVOUS hand gripped the sleeve of Elmer's jacket. Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off. Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute. He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
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for the reason that
From this reading “He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A NERVOUS hand gripped the sleeve of Elmer's jacket.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FRIENDS IN TIME OF NEED.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FRIENDS IN TIME OF NEED.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.”
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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 A NERVOUS hand gripped the sleeve of Elmer's jacket.
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From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
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From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
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From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
for the reason that
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
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From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
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From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
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From this reading A NERVOUS hand gripped the sleeve of Elmer's jacket.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
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From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
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From this reading FRIENDS IN TIME OF NEED.
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From this reading A NERVOUS hand gripped the sleeve of Elmer's jacket.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
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From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
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From this reading A NERVOUS hand gripped the sleeve of Elmer's jacket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
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From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDS IN TIME OF NEED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
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From this reading A NERVOUS hand gripped the sleeve of Elmer's jacket.
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From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
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From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
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From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FRIENDS IN TIME OF NEED.
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From this reading A NERVOUS hand gripped the sleeve of Elmer's jacket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRIENDS IN TIME OF NEED.
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From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
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From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NERVOUS hand gripped the sleeve of Elmer's jacket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NERVOUS hand gripped the sleeve of Elmer's jacket.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FRIENDS IN TIME OF NEED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
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From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer had come to a halt as the sound of that voice reached them; but it was for only a fraction of a minute.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
at the time that
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nat was trembling with suspense; and doubtless Toby, on the other hand, was almost as badly off.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that it was policy on their part to creep up, foot by foot; because, when Lil Artha wanted help he would need it in a hurry.
