Chapter XVII

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

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside them, crouched on the ground, moaned and prayed the last priest of the Mayas.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

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From this reading “Only his son was bitten and fell into that hole,” Henry reasoned hopefully.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading “That’s right,” Ricardo concurred.

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From this reading Beside them, crouched on the ground, moaned and prayed the last priest of the Mayas.

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From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

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From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading “Only his son was bitten and fell into that hole,” Henry reasoned hopefully.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading Beside them, crouched on the ground, moaned and prayed the last priest of the Mayas.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading “Only his son was bitten and fell into that hole,” Henry reasoned hopefully.

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

From this reading “Only his son was bitten and fell into that hole,” Henry reasoned hopefully.

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From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

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

From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

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From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Only his son was bitten and fell into that hole,” Henry reasoned hopefully.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Beside them, crouched on the ground, moaned and prayed the last priest of the Mayas.

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From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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

From this reading Beside them, crouched on the ground, moaned and prayed the last priest of the Mayas.

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

From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

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

From this reading Beside them, crouched on the ground, moaned and prayed the last priest of the Mayas.

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

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

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From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Beside them, crouched on the ground, moaned and prayed the last priest of the Mayas.

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From this reading “Only his son was bitten and fell into that hole,” Henry reasoned hopefully.

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

From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

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

From this reading Beside them, crouched on the ground, moaned and prayed the last priest of the Mayas.

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

From this reading Beside them, crouched on the ground, moaned and prayed the last priest of the Mayas.

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

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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

From this reading “Only his son was bitten and fell into that hole,” Henry reasoned hopefully.

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

From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “That’s right,” Ricardo concurred.

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

From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

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

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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

From this reading “Only his son was bitten and fell into that hole,” Henry reasoned hopefully.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

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From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading “That’s right,” Ricardo concurred.

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

From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Beside them, crouched on the ground, moaned and prayed the last priest of the Mayas.

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

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.

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

From this reading “Only his son was bitten and fell into that hole,” Henry reasoned hopefully.

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From this reading Midway between the out-bursting stream of water and the rock-slide, Henry and Ricardo stood in hurried debate.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From him, by numerous shakings that served to clear his addled old head, Henry had managed to extract a rather vague account of what had occurred inside the mountain.