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Chapter XXIII
TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before. It was like discovering a new ocean or something. Wampus put down the can of kerosene. “Come on out,” he said. “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Come on out,” he said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.”
a sudden violent burst of sound or force
From this reading “TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.”
no person; not anyone
From this reading “TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “It was like discovering a new ocean or something.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.”
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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 TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
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From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Come on out,” he said.
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From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like discovering a new ocean or something.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
a sudden violent burst of sound or force
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
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From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Come on out,” he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like discovering a new ocean or something.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
no person; not anyone
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
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From this reading It was like discovering a new ocean or something.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on out,” he said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was like discovering a new ocean or something.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Come on out,” he said.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was like discovering a new ocean or something.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
