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Chapter XXI
A CAMP IN THE WOODS. Rat-tat-a-tat! Rat-tat-a-tat! It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside. It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A CAMP IN THE WOODS.”
apart from; not including
From this reading “It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.”
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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 CAMP IN THE WOODS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
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From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
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From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
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From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
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From this reading A CAMP IN THE WOODS.
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From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
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From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CAMP IN THE WOODS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rat-tat-a-tat!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CAMP IN THE WOODS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the sound of a drum, echoing through Camp McPherson and proceeding from a small-sized drum orderly at the head of the company street; a stern and handsome lieutenant was standing nearby, and the cadets were pouring out of their tents and forming outside.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the forenoon of a bright August day and the white tents were shining in the sunlight, except for where they were darkened by the shadows of the waving trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CAMP IN THE WOODS.
