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Chapter VIII
DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke. The boys and Colonel Dendon stared at the newcomer. The colonel was the first to recover himself. "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones. "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
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later than; following
From this reading “DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The colonel was the first to recover himself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The colonel was the first to recover himself.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “"These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “"These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.”
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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 DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
later than; following
From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
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From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys and Colonel Dendon stared at the newcomer.
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From this reading The boys and Colonel Dendon stared at the newcomer.
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From this reading The boys and Colonel Dendon stared at the newcomer.
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From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
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From this reading The boys and Colonel Dendon stared at the newcomer.
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From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
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From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
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From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
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From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The colonel was the first to recover himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The colonel was the first to recover himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
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From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
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From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
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From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
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From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
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From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
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From this reading The boys and Colonel Dendon stared at the newcomer.
not any; not one
From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
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From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
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From this reading The colonel was the first to recover himself.
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From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
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From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
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From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
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From this reading The boys and Colonel Dendon stared at the newcomer.
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From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK AND THE REPORTER For a few moments after the surprising announcement, no one spoke.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The colonel was the first to recover himself.
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From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
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From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The colonel was the first to recover himself.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?" he demanded, in pompous tones.
at the time that
From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
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From this reading "These young gentlemen and myself were discussing some financial matters when you interrupt us.
