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Chapter XI
Gordon smiled at James. "God bless you, boy!" he said. "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly. "Could that poor little girl help it?" "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Could that poor little girl help it?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Could that poor little girl help it?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “"Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Could that poor little girl help it?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.”
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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 "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gordon smiled at James.
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From this reading "God bless you, boy!" he said.
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From this reading "God bless you, boy!" he said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
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From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Could that poor little girl help it?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless you, boy!" he said.
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From this reading Gordon smiled at James.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "God bless you, boy!" he said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Could that poor little girl help it?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
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From this reading "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Could that poor little girl help it?"
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From this reading Gordon smiled at James.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Could that poor little girl help it?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
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From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Could that poor little girl help it?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless you, boy!" he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gordon smiled at James.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What possible difference do you think that could make?" demanded James hotly.
which person or people
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of course she could not, but some men might object, and with reason, to marrying a girl who came of such stock on her father's side."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "God bless you, boy!" he said.
