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Chapter XXVII
NICK CARTER’S NARROW ESCAPE. The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath. “Great heavens! it is Sweet,” exclaimed Nick Carter, as he sprang forward. “Who has done this, Tom?” “Billy Young--Weeden----” As he gasped out the words, Sweet’s head fell forward.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Who has done this, Tom?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Great heavens! it is Sweet,” exclaimed Nick Carter, as he sprang forward.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““Who has done this, Tom?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.”
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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 man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
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From this reading “Billy Young--Weeden----” As he gasped out the words, Sweet’s head fell forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Great heavens! it is Sweet,” exclaimed Nick Carter, as he sprang forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK CARTER’S NARROW ESCAPE.
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From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Who has done this, Tom?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK CARTER’S NARROW ESCAPE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Great heavens! it is Sweet,” exclaimed Nick Carter, as he sprang forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Billy Young--Weeden----” As he gasped out the words, Sweet’s head fell forward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Great heavens! it is Sweet,” exclaimed Nick Carter, as he sprang forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Billy Young--Weeden----” As he gasped out the words, Sweet’s head fell forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who has done this, Tom?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Billy Young--Weeden----” As he gasped out the words, Sweet’s head fell forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Great heavens! it is Sweet,” exclaimed Nick Carter, as he sprang forward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Great heavens! it is Sweet,” exclaimed Nick Carter, as he sprang forward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Great heavens! it is Sweet,” exclaimed Nick Carter, as he sprang forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK CARTER’S NARROW ESCAPE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK CARTER’S NARROW ESCAPE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Billy Young--Weeden----” As he gasped out the words, Sweet’s head fell forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Great heavens! it is Sweet,” exclaimed Nick Carter, as he sprang forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Great heavens! it is Sweet,” exclaimed Nick Carter, as he sprang forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Billy Young--Weeden----” As he gasped out the words, Sweet’s head fell forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Who has done this, Tom?”
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From this reading “Who has done this, Tom?”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Billy Young--Weeden----” As he gasped out the words, Sweet’s head fell forward.
which person or people
From this reading “Who has done this, Tom?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Billy Young--Weeden----” As he gasped out the words, Sweet’s head fell forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man was bleeding from a great wound in his right temple, his face was pale as death, and he was gasping for breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Billy Young--Weeden----” As he gasped out the words, Sweet’s head fell forward.
