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Chapter IV
They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes. And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling. They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns. It was Irk, the brother of Wau. So the lion came.
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later than; following
From this reading “And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.”
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading “They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.”
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.”
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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 And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.
later than; following
From this reading And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.
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From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
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From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
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From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading It was Irk, the brother of Wau.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
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From this reading So the lion came.
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From this reading And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.
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From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
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From this reading And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.
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From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
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From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.
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From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.
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From this reading It was Irk, the brother of Wau.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Irk, the brother of Wau.
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From this reading So the lion came.
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From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
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From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
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From this reading And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
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From this reading And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And then, after an interminable time, a crash, and a shriek of fear, and a growling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
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From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
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From this reading It was Irk, the brother of Wau.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They held their breath, so that almost the only sounds were the patter of the rain and the hiss of the raindrops in the ashes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They sprang to their feet, shouting, screaming, running this way and that, but brands would not burn, and in a minute the victim was being dragged away through the ferns.
