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Chapter XV
AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE. "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely. The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us." It was George Ackerman who said this. He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.”
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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 The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
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From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
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From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
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From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
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From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
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From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
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From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
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From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
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From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
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From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
which person or people
From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
