CHAPTER 35 DISCOVERY UPON DISCOVERY
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DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations. Our supply would certainly last not more than three days. I found this out about supper time. The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water! I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
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comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.”
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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 I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I found this out about supper time.
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From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
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From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
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From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
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From this reading Our supply would certainly last not more than three days.
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From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
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From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
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From this reading Our supply would certainly last not more than three days.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
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From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
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From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I found this out about supper time.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
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From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
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From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found this out about supper time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
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From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Our supply would certainly last not more than three days.
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From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
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From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
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From this reading Our supply would certainly last not more than three days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our supply would certainly last not more than three days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our supply would certainly last not more than three days.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
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From this reading I found this out about supper time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
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From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found this out about supper time.
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From this reading Our supply would certainly last not more than three days.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our supply would certainly last not more than three days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
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From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I found this out about supper time.
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From this reading Our supply would certainly last not more than three days.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I found this out about supper time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
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From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
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From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE In truth, we were compelled to put ourselves upon rations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
in or at the place that
From this reading I had read of the horrors of thirst, and I knew that where we were, a brief trial of its sufferings would put an end to our adventures--and our lives!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
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From this reading The worst part of the matter was that, in what is called the transition rocks, it was hardly to be expected we should meet with water!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our supply would certainly last not more than three days.
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of CHAPTER 35?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "CHAPTER 35 DISCOVERY UPON DISCOVERY...", what tone does the author establish?
