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Chapter IV
ONCE MORE ON HAND. The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head. As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold. Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river. The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ONCE MORE ON HAND.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ONCE MORE ON HAND.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.”
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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 The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
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From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
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From this reading The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
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From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
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From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
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From this reading The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
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From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
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From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
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From this reading The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
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From this reading The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
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From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
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From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
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From this reading The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
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From this reading ONCE MORE ON HAND.
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From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
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From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONCE MORE ON HAND.
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From this reading The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
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From this reading The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ONCE MORE ON HAND.
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From this reading ONCE MORE ON HAND.
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From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The call blown by Nick Carter brought half a dozen police officers to his aid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been before stated, it was midwinter, but the hardy ruffian did not seem to be at all affected by the cold.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Instead of striking out boldly for some boats that were anchored in midstream, he swam slowly along in the shadow of the piers, heading his course down the river.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The bullet intended for Skip Brodie passed within half an inch of his head.
