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Chapter XIX
THE WATCHERS MAKE THEMSELVES SCARCE. When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out. “Mrs. Simpson is just going to bed,” announced Cray. “Good enough! Glad to see she isn’t a night owl.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Good enough!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE WATCHERS MAKE THEMSELVES SCARCE.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.”
hard to find or in short supply
From this reading “THE WATCHERS MAKE THEMSELVES SCARCE.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “THE WATCHERS MAKE THEMSELVES SCARCE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.”
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From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading “Mrs. Simpson is just going to bed,” announced Cray.
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From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading “Mrs. Simpson is just going to bed,” announced Cray.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading “Good enough!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading Glad to see she isn’t a night owl.
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From this reading “Mrs. Simpson is just going to bed,” announced Cray.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Good enough!
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From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mrs. Simpson is just going to bed,” announced Cray.
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From this reading Glad to see she isn’t a night owl.
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From this reading “Mrs. Simpson is just going to bed,” announced Cray.
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From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE WATCHERS MAKE THEMSELVES SCARCE.
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From this reading “Mrs. Simpson is just going to bed,” announced Cray.
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From this reading Glad to see she isn’t a night owl.
not any; not one
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading Glad to see she isn’t a night owl.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
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From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
hard to find or in short supply
From this reading THE WATCHERS MAKE THEMSELVES SCARCE.
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From this reading Glad to see she isn’t a night owl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glad to see she isn’t a night owl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mrs. Simpson is just going to bed,” announced Cray.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATCHERS MAKE THEMSELVES SCARCE.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE WATCHERS MAKE THEMSELVES SCARCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mrs. Simpson is just going to bed,” announced Cray.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WATCHERS MAKE THEMSELVES SCARCE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
at the time that
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When Cray and Gordon first came within sight of No. 31 Floral Avenue there were lights in some of the upper windows, but before they had reached a point opposite the house, the lights went out.
