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Chapter VI
"Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills? You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us." "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions. "But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John. "Very likely," Alex smiled.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?”
but in spite of that
From this reading “You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."”
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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 "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.
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From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
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From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
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From this reading "But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
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From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
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From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
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From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.
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From this reading You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.
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From this reading You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."
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From this reading "Very likely," Alex smiled.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
not any; not one
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very likely," Alex smiled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "But we have come through good grizzly country already," ventured John.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Very likely," Alex smiled.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
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From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," ventured Rob, "why don't we drop down as far as we can, and if we get caught by a flood then stop and take a little hunt somewhere back in the hills?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
but in spite of that
From this reading You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know, we haven't got that grizzly yet you promised us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure enough," said Alex, with no great enthusiasm; for he did not relish the idea of hunting grizzly bear in company with such young companions.
