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Chapter XV
RESCUED--CONCLUSION. "Scatter, and hide!" It was Elmer who shouted this order. He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning. Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Still, there was no need of their taking chances.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was Elmer who shouted this order.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was Elmer who shouted this order.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Still, there was no need of their taking chances.”
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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 He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Scatter, and hide!"
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From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
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From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
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From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
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From this reading RESCUED--CONCLUSION.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
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From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
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From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
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From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
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From this reading "Scatter, and hide!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
not any; not one
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
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From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
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From this reading RESCUED--CONCLUSION.
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From this reading "Scatter, and hide!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
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From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
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From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
which person or people
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
