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Chapter VIII
WHAT NEXT? Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home. "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves. "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir. I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHAT NEXT?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."”
up to a particular time
From this reading “"Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.”
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
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From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
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From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
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From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
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From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHAT NEXT?
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT NEXT?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
