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Chapter IV
THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp. "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command. "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard. "Why?" asked Jesse, who always wanted to know reasons. "I'll tell you.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why?" asked Jesse, who always wanted to know reasons.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why?" asked Jesse, who always wanted to know reasons.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Why?" asked Jesse, who always wanted to know reasons.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'll tell you.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.”
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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 EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
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From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why?" asked Jesse, who always wanted to know reasons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
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From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
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From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading "I'll tell you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
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From this reading "Why?" asked Jesse, who always wanted to know reasons.
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From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why?" asked Jesse, who always wanted to know reasons.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
above and across; more than
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Why?" asked Jesse, who always wanted to know reasons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Load her down by the head all you can," said the latter, as the boys began storing the remaining duffle aboard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'll tell you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading "Why?" asked Jesse, who always wanted to know reasons.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
which person or people
From this reading "Just about, sir," answered Rob, who always was accepted as the next officer to Uncle Dick in command.
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From this reading "Why?" asked Jesse, who always wanted to know reasons.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
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From this reading THE EARLY ADVENTURERS "Well, are you all set, fellows?" demanded Uncle Dick, at last, turning to his young companions and taking a look over the dismantled camp.
