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Chapter III
THE MASTER'S PROPOSAL. A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school. "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke. "Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming. He was not kept long in doubt.
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later than; following
From this reading “A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was not kept long in doubt.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “"I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.”
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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 A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
later than; following
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
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From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
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From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming.
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From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
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From this reading "Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming.
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From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
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From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
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From this reading He was not kept long in doubt.
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From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
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From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not kept long in doubt.
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From this reading He was not kept long in doubt.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was not kept long in doubt.
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From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
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From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
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From this reading THE MASTER'S PROPOSAL.
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From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not kept long in doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
above and across; more than
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
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From this reading THE MASTER'S PROPOSAL.
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From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
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From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER'S PROPOSAL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
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From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
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From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DAY or two after Elsie took home the news of her success, her brother Tom was called to the master's desk at school.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming.
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From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming.
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From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
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From this reading "Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming.
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From this reading "Yes, sir," answered Tom with a smile; but wondering what was coming.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you are very pleased, Winn, that your sister has won a scholarship?" said the master, looking the boy over as he spoke.
