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Chapter XXI
THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg. "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning. Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing." Aunt Patty and I glanced at each other. Fishing might effect a cure as well as hunting.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Fishing might effect a cure as well as hunting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Fishing might effect a cure as well as hunting.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.”
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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 THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aunt Patty and I glanced at each other.
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From this reading Aunt Patty and I glanced at each other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
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From this reading Fishing might effect a cure as well as hunting.
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Aunt Patty and I glanced at each other.
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From this reading Fishing might effect a cure as well as hunting.
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
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From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
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From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
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From this reading Aunt Patty and I glanced at each other.
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From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
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From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
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From this reading Fishing might effect a cure as well as hunting.
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Aunt Patty and I glanced at each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
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From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Fishing might effect a cure as well as hunting.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Patty and I glanced at each other.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Patty and I glanced at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
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From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
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From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
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From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
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From this reading Fishing might effect a cure as well as hunting.
which person or people
From this reading Then he talks of joining a party of friends who are going to Norway next week for some fishing."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE AMERICANS "IT is a restless age," observed Colonel Hyde the next morning, as with the utmost precision and deliberation, he opened his egg.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
but in spite of that
From this reading "My godson was in London yesterday, yet he must be off to town again by the first train this morning.
