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Chapter XXII
"He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you." SHAKSPEARE. It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek. The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier. He was about fifty years of age, apparently.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He was about fifty years of age, apparently.”
later than; following
From this reading “The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “"He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.”
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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 It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about fifty years of age, apparently.
later than; following
From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading He was about fifty years of age, apparently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
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From this reading He was about fifty years of age, apparently.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
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From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
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From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
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From this reading He was about fifty years of age, apparently.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
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From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
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From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
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From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.
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From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
up to a particular time
From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
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From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
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From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the afternoon of the same day, as Dr. Vaudelier was reclining upon a rustic seat near the landing, he was surprised by the appearance of a canoe coming down the creek.
which person or people
From this reading The canoe contained an elderly gentleman, and a negro, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded in landing the passenger upon the little pier.
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From this reading He was about fifty years of age, apparently.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He gives me leave to attend you, And is impatient till he sees you."
