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Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed. He followed them upstairs himself a few minutes later. But it was long before he slept. Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house. And he had meant it.
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later than; following
From this reading “Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “But it was long before he slept.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He followed them upstairs himself a few minutes later.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But it was long before he slept.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.”
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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 He followed them upstairs himself a few minutes later.
later than; following
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But it was long before he slept.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was long before he slept.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading He followed them upstairs himself a few minutes later.
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From this reading He followed them upstairs himself a few minutes later.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And he had meant it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He followed them upstairs himself a few minutes later.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He followed them upstairs himself a few minutes later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
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From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading He followed them upstairs himself a few minutes later.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But it was long before he slept.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading He followed them upstairs himself a few minutes later.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
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From this reading But it was long before he slept.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
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From this reading He followed them upstairs himself a few minutes later.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
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From this reading Perhaps he knew already in his heart that if he really meant that "Damn it, no" he might as well stay at home now instead of leaving June and Minetta alone in the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after that John Willie told them it was time they went to bed.
