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Chapter VII
AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP. It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement. "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant. "Yes, father. I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.”
to think that something will happen
From this reading “"You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.”
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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 AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
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From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
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From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
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From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
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From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
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From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
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From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
to think that something will happen
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
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From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
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From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, father.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
