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Chapter XVIII
CONCLUSION. "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study." This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school. "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them. "What is the row, do you know?"
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “"What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.”
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From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
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From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
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From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
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From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
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From this reading CONCLUSION.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
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From this reading "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
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From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
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From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study."
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From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
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From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
above and across; more than
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
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From this reading "What is the row, do you know?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This was the message brought to Herbert one morning in the late autumn, just before they went into school.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
which person or people
From this reading "What is it, do you know?" said Herbert, stepping aside from the group of boys, who were all talking at once over some matter of great interest to them.
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From this reading "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "MILNER, Dr. Staples wishes to see you in his study."
