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Chapter XIV
BUFFALO! Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir. Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts. By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies. A half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.”
to do or succeed in a particular way
From this reading “By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.”
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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 half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
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From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
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From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
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From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
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From this reading BUFFALO!
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From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
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From this reading A half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!
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From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
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From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
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From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
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From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
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From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
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From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
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From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
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From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
to do or succeed in a particular way
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
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From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
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From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!
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From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
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From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
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From this reading A half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
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From this reading A half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!
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From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
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From this reading A half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!
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From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
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From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
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From this reading A half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!
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From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before dawn had broken, the clear bugle notes of reveille sounded and set the camp astir.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A half hour later the wagon masters called "Roll out!
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Presently the smokes of the cook fires arose, and in the gray light we could see the horse-guards bringing in the mounts.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the time the sun was faintly tinging the edge of the valley we were drawn up for hot coffee and the plain fare of the prairies.
