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Chapter III
GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy. "Who is it?" "Captain Handlee." "Tell him to come in." Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
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A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading “GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Captain Handlee."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Tell him to come in."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Tell him to come in."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.”
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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 GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
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From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Captain Handlee."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Tell him to come in."
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From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
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From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
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From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
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From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
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From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
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From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
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From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
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From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
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From this reading "Captain Handlee."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell him to come in."
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From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Who is it?"
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From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
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From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Tell him to come in."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick knew Captain Handlee as an old soldier, who lived in a tumble-down house on the outskirts of the village.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
which person or people
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading GRIT ROUTS UNCLE EZRA "There's a man out in the vestibule who wants to see you, Master Dick," said Gibbs, the butler, one evening, a few days before the time of departure to the academy.
