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Chapter XXVI
AT BAY. When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies. The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground. He was quickly beyond all chance of being captured. In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
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the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “He was quickly beyond all chance of being captured.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “He was quickly beyond all chance of being captured.”
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading “In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.”
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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 When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
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From this reading He was quickly beyond all chance of being captured.
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From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BAY.
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From this reading AT BAY.
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From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was quickly beyond all chance of being captured.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He was quickly beyond all chance of being captured.
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From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
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From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
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From this reading He was quickly beyond all chance of being captured.
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
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From this reading He was quickly beyond all chance of being captured.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
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From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
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From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
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From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
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From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
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From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
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From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
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From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
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From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
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From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
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From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
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From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
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From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
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From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
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From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
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From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
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From this reading He was quickly beyond all chance of being captured.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The precipitous rocks had ledges and stepping-stones familiar to him, and his naked feet took firm hold on every point of vantage ground.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was quickly beyond all chance of being captured.
at the time that
From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
in or at the place that
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Martino escaped from the burning hovel, he fled like a wild beast hunted by enemies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his boyhood he had often taken refuge in an almost inaccessible cavern, which he had found for himself, and where he could hide like a wolf in its lair.
