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Chapter XXXVIII
NICK’S LIFE SAVED. In vain did they try to get Deck to talk. Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him. After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust. “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.”
later than; following
From this reading “After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ““Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.”
a strong feeling of dislike or sickness caused by something unpleasant
From this reading “After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “NICK’S LIFE SAVED.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “NICK’S LIFE SAVED.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.”
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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 “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
later than; following
From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
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From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
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From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
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From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
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From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
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From this reading In vain did they try to get Deck to talk.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In vain did they try to get Deck to talk.
a strong feeling of dislike or sickness caused by something unpleasant
From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
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From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
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From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
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From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
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From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
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From this reading In vain did they try to get Deck to talk.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
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From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
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From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
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From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain did they try to get Deck to talk.
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From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NICK’S LIFE SAVED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK’S LIFE SAVED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NICK’S LIFE SAVED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In vain did they try to get Deck to talk.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In vain did they try to get Deck to talk.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In vain did they try to get Deck to talk.
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From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
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From this reading In vain did they try to get Deck to talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After they had tried to get him to tell about the gang for an hour, Nick gave it up in disgust.
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From this reading In vain did they try to get Deck to talk.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Inspector, I feel hungry, and think that I will get a bite to eat before I turn in for the night,” said Nick, as he left headquarters.
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From this reading Once that he had seen his pal Young he had somewhat recovered his courage, and he positively refused to answer any questions that were put to him.
