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Chapter IV
OFF FOR THE CAMP. “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him. “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion. “Barnscott,” replied Tommy, giving him the floor. “I move you we proceed to the choice of officers.”
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading ““The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “OFF FOR THE CAMP.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Barnscott,” replied Tommy, giving him the floor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.”
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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 “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
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From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I move you we proceed to the choice of officers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
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From this reading “Barnscott,” replied Tommy, giving him the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP.
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From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Barnscott,” replied Tommy, giving him the floor.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I move you we proceed to the choice of officers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I move you we proceed to the choice of officers.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I move you we proceed to the choice of officers.”
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From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I move you we proceed to the choice of officers.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I move you we proceed to the choice of officers.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Barnscott,” replied Tommy, giving him the floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. President,” said Barnscott, springing to his feet, with half a dozen others, all anxious to make the first motion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I move you we proceed to the choice of officers.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The time to which this meeting was adjourned has arrived, gentlemen, and you are requested to come to order,” said Tommy Toppleton, rapping on the table with the gavel, which he had been careful to bring with him.
