Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

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the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am a just man.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Well, they are mistaken.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading Report to me again in one week from this day and I will give thee further directions.

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From this reading Report to me again in one week from this day and I will give thee further directions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Say they haven't sold me that south meadow, do they, friend?

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading "Say they haven't sold me that south meadow, do they, friend?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading Report to me again in one week from this day and I will give thee further directions.

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From this reading Report to me again in one week from this day and I will give thee further directions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading "Say they haven't sold me that south meadow, do they, friend?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading I am a just man.

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From this reading I am a just man.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Say they haven't sold me that south meadow, do they, friend?

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From this reading "Say they haven't sold me that south meadow, do they, friend?

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From this reading Well, they are mistaken.

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Report to me again in one week from this day and I will give thee further directions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Say they haven't sold me that south meadow, do they, friend?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Say they haven't sold me that south meadow, do they, friend?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Say they haven't sold me that south meadow, do they, friend?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

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From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Say they haven't sold me that south meadow, do they, friend?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

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From this reading Report to me again in one week from this day and I will give thee further directions.

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From this reading Well, they are mistaken.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

which person or people

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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in the company of; together with

From this reading DOROTHY HAS ANOTHER SECRET The inquirer went away with "a bee in his bonnet," as the saying goes; and he promptly reported to Oliver Sands that he had been dismissed from Skyrie as one who had gone there on a fool's errand.