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Chapter XI
GIVING MATT TUBBS A CHANCE. "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves. "Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy. "Oh! my stars, what a header! He'll break his neck, sure!" exclaimed Toby.
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the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “"WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He'll break his neck, sure!" exclaimed Toby.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “"WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “"WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.”
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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 GIVING MATT TUBBS A CHANCE.
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading He'll break his neck, sure!" exclaimed Toby.
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading GIVING MATT TUBBS A CHANCE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading He'll break his neck, sure!" exclaimed Toby.
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading GIVING MATT TUBBS A CHANCE.
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From this reading He'll break his neck, sure!" exclaimed Toby.
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From this reading "Oh! my stars, what a header!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GIVING MATT TUBBS A CHANCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh! my stars, what a header!
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From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading He'll break his neck, sure!" exclaimed Toby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading "Oh! my stars, what a header!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh! my stars, what a header!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He'll break his neck, sure!" exclaimed Toby.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
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From this reading He'll break his neck, sure!" exclaimed Toby.
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From this reading GIVING MATT TUBBS A CHANCE.
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From this reading "Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Oh! my stars, what a header!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHOOP! it's that Dolph, fellows!" cried Red, jumping to his feet, and showing signs of being prepared to fight if necessary; though scouts are supposed to resort to such methods only in cases of absolute necessity, and then generally in defense of some one weaker than themselves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look at him turning somersaults, would you?" shouted Landy.
