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Chapter XXXII
THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far. It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives. The fugitive did not attempt concealment. He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands. There was no uncertainty about his movements.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “There was no uncertainty about his movements.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.”
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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 It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no uncertainty about his movements.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
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From this reading The fugitive did not attempt concealment.
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From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
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From this reading The fugitive did not attempt concealment.
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From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The fugitive did not attempt concealment.
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From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
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From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
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From this reading The fugitive did not attempt concealment.
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From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
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From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
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From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
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From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
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From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
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From this reading There was no uncertainty about his movements.
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From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no uncertainty about his movements.
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From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fugitive did not attempt concealment.
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From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
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From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
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From this reading There was no uncertainty about his movements.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
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From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
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From this reading There was no uncertainty about his movements.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
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From this reading THE MAN-HUNTERS READ SIGN In the white North travelers are few and far.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had with him now an Indian guide and was pushing into the Barren Lands.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is impossible for one to pass through the country without leaving a record of his progress written on the terrain and in the minds of the natives.
