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Chapter IX
_Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me. Hereafter I shall use the oil stove. HULDAH PENDLETON GREGG. Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned. "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.”
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading “Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “_Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.”
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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 "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
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From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
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From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
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From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
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From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
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From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
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From this reading HULDAH PENDLETON GREGG.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
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From this reading Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.
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From this reading HULDAH PENDLETON GREGG.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
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From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
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From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
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From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HULDAH PENDLETON GREGG.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.
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From this reading Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
