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Chapter XXV
SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE. Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made. Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever. The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent. "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.”
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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 SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE.
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From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
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From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
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From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
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From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
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From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
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From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
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From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
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From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
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From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
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From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
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From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
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From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
at the time that
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
