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Chapter XX
MORE MEMBERS OF THE NAUTIFELERS CLUB. "That's the Marian, without a doubt," said Mr. Jepson. "She is going down the lake." "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time. "There!
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.”
later than; following
From this reading “"She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “"She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “"That's the Marian, without a doubt," said Mr. Jepson.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.”
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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 "That's the Marian, without a doubt," said Mr. Jepson.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
later than; following
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
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From this reading MORE MEMBERS OF THE NAUTIFELERS CLUB.
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From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
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From this reading "That's the Marian, without a doubt," said Mr. Jepson.
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From this reading "She is going down the lake."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
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From this reading "She is going down the lake."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
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From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is going down the lake."
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From this reading "That's the Marian, without a doubt," said Mr. Jepson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is going down the lake."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's the Marian, without a doubt," said Mr. Jepson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE MEMBERS OF THE NAUTIFELERS CLUB.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE MEMBERS OF THE NAUTIFELERS CLUB.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's the Marian, without a doubt," said Mr. Jepson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE MEMBERS OF THE NAUTIFELERS CLUB.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE MEMBERS OF THE NAUTIFELERS CLUB.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
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From this reading "That's the Marian, without a doubt," said Mr. Jepson.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is going down the lake."
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From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
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From this reading "That's the Marian, without a doubt," said Mr. Jepson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE MEMBERS OF THE NAUTIFELERS CLUB.
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From this reading "There!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "That's the Marian, without a doubt," said Mr. Jepson.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "She is not headed for Split Rock Point, as she would be if she were going down the lake," added Dory, after they had watched the steamer for some time.
