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Chapter VII
HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE. Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven. "This," he said, "is the frozen edge. I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word. But this...."
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.”
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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 I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
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From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
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From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this...."
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From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
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From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
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From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
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From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
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From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
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From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
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From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
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From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
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From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
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From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
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From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
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From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
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From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
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From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
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From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
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From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
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From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
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From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
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From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
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From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
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From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This," he said, "is the frozen edge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Berry laid down his knife and fork and raised his eyes to heaven.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'm getting used to the distemper which is brought me in lieu of soup, and, although I prefer salmon cooked to raw, you may have noticed that I consumed my portion without a word.
