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Chapter IX
A DAY OF RECKONING. Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed. The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore. The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding. The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.”
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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 A DAY OF RECKONING.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
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From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
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From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
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From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
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From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
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From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
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From this reading A DAY OF RECKONING.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
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From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
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From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
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From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
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From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAY OF RECKONING.
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From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DAY OF RECKONING.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men in charge threw their captive into a small sailboat and headed for the Connecticut shore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
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From this reading The rascals gave their captive an old suit of clothes and a heavy overcoat, and Mr. Field was quite comfortable, as concerned warmth.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hilton Field was first taken to Sands Point, but on a message from Elmer Greer, brought by the Jew, Moses, he was suddenly removed.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night was fine, but large cakes of ice were met with, which they had difficulty in avoiding.
