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The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost

Chapter IV · Chapter 04

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CHAPTER XIV THE EXAMINATION Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

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CHAPTER XIV
THE EXAMINATION
Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.
Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his
vigil," he resolved to go to Caffie's.
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The Canterville Ghost

Chapter IV · Chapter 04

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Reading 1/51 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER XIV
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THE EXAMINATION
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Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.
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Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his
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vigil," he resolved to go to Caffie's.
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Caffie's

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From this reading vigil," he resolved to go to Caffie's.

CHAPTER

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From this reading CHAPTER XIV

decided

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

decision

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From this reading Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his

do

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

during

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EXAMINATION

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From this reading THE EXAMINATION

failed

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From this reading Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his

go

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From this reading vigil," he resolved to go to Caffie's.

had

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From this reading Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his

having

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

he

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

him

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From this reading Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his

his

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From this reading Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his

Instantly

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From this reading Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his

observe

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

often

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From this reading Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his

resolved

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From this reading vigil," he resolved to go to Caffie's.

Saniel

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

should

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

so

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From this reading Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his

that

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From this reading Instantly, with the decision that had "failed him so often during his

THE

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From this reading THE EXAMINATION

there

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

to

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

vigil

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From this reading vigil," he resolved to go to Caffie's.

was

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

what

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

with

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without

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From this reading Saniel was there to observe, without having decided what he should do.

XIV

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From this reading CHAPTER XIV

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 04?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER XIV...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER XIV
Narrator: and during this time some one might have gone up and down the stairs