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Chapter XXVII
RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore. Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders. "How far from here do you count on camping?" Jet asked, in a cautious whisper. "A short bit straight back is a thick clump of cedars.
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later than; following
From this reading “Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jet asked, in a cautious whisper.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How far from here do you count on camping?"”
made a gesture telling someone to move or come closer
From this reading “RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “"A short bit straight back is a thick clump of cedars.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.”
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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 RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
later than; following
From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
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From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
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From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jet asked, in a cautious whisper.
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From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
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From this reading "A short bit straight back is a thick clump of cedars.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
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From this reading "A short bit straight back is a thick clump of cedars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How far from here do you count on camping?"
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From this reading Jet asked, in a cautious whisper.
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From this reading "A short bit straight back is a thick clump of cedars.
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From this reading "A short bit straight back is a thick clump of cedars.
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From this reading "How far from here do you count on camping?"
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From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
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From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How far from here do you count on camping?"
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From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
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From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
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From this reading "How far from here do you count on camping?"
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From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
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From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "How far from here do you count on camping?"
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From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
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From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How far from here do you count on camping?"
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From this reading "How far from here do you count on camping?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jet asked, in a cautious whisper.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A short bit straight back is a thick clump of cedars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
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From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
made a gesture telling someone to move or come closer
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "How far from here do you count on camping?"
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From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading "A short bit straight back is a thick clump of cedars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A short bit straight back is a thick clump of cedars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A short bit straight back is a thick clump of cedars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
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From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
at the time that
From this reading RECONNOITERING The small guide steered the boat into the mouth of a tiny creek as skillfully as if it had been noonday, and when her bow grounded motioned for Jet to step ashore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he followed the example and hauled her farther up to prevent any possibility of the craft's drifting away, after which he stood motionless as if awaiting orders.
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From this reading Jet asked, in a cautious whisper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How far from here do you count on camping?"
